Category Archive for Health
Proteus Syndrome
Proteus Syndrome (elephantitis) is a disease that causes an overgrowth of skin, muscles and atypical bone development. It is extremely rare.
We can treat some of the symptoms but there is actually no known cure.
Joseph Merrick (1862–1890), known as the “Elephant Man“, suffered a case of Proteus syndrome.
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- November 15th, 2007 | Tags: Proteus Syndrome Health
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Kimkins diet
Kimkins diet is on the market since 2007. The diet, which is a low carbs, low calories and low protein, is seen by many to be nothing but anorexia in disguise.
Kimkins demands a near starvation so members do not eat more than 500 calories a day, or 20 carbs, skipping out on as many fatty [...]
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Vioxx settlement
Merck announced today that it will pay $4.85 billion to settle thousands of lawsuits by people who contend they or their family members suffered injury or died after taking Vioxx.
Merck withdrew Vioxx from the market in September 2004, after a clinical trial proved that it increased the risks of heart attacks and strokes. But internal [...]
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