Nursing Homes in Adrian, GA
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 Scott Health & Rehabilitation Medicare and Medicaid Location: 12 Smith Lane, Adrian, Georgia 31002 Ratings: Phone: (478) 668-3225 |
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Bottle-fed babies more likely to be obese children
The objective of the research, which was based on the detailed feeding history of almost 900 mothers and babies in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, was to find out whether different feeding patterns and energy intakes provided to infants, affected body weight and BMI later in childhood.
Most 'worried well' groups at risk of liver disease
Growing groups of the so-called "worried well" are putting their lives at risk by shunning visits to their GP over alcoholic health related matters, according to new evidence.
Chromium picolinate may cure inflammation associated with diabetic nephropathy: Research
Taking chromium picolinate may help lessen inflammation associated with diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease), say researchers at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta.
First Edition: September 14, 2012
Today's headlines include stories detailing the politics stirred up by GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan's return to Capitol Hill, as well as reports about new poll numbers and the latest about how health issues are playing on the campaign trail.
Arthritis drug could be useful for treating patients with type 2 diabetes
Clinical studies of a generic drug called salsalate, widely prescribed for arthritis, now provide early promising results that it may be useful for the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes as well.
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