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After years of study, The Air Force has finally decided to allow candidates with Lasik eye surgery for flight and navigator training.
  
Since 2001, The Air Force had permitted applicants with PRK (Photo Refractive Keratectomy) to try for spots as pilots and aircrew member.  Since Lasik was a fairly new corrective eye procedure, Air Force had [...]

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Eating right during pregnancy is crucial for the health of both the mother and the baby.   By eating right, the mother can avoid complications that are likely to occur during pregnancy.  Take tips from the diet chart below to have a stress-free and healthy pregnancy.
What to Eat during pregnancy:
A combination if proteins, carbohydrates and vitamins [...]

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Surviving a heart attack is indeed like getting a new lease of life.  But most survivors of heart attacks typically face physical and emotional readjudment problems, resulting due to lack of guidance regarding special care after a heart attack.  In this article, I will give you some tips for recuperation after a heart attack-
First step:  [...]

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1. What is cervical cancer?
Cervical cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the cervix.  The cervix is the lower part of the uterus where it opens up o the vagina.  Cervical cancer leads to malignant cancer of the cervical area. 
2. What is the relationship between HPV and cervical cancer?
Human Papillomavirus( HPV) is found in about [...]

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Importance of breastfeeding for a new born has been stressed time and again.  Medical research shows that mother’s milk satisfies the nutritional needs of a newborn.  A mother’s milk contains immunological agents that help the newborn fight bacteria, viruses and other infections.  Breastfeeding plays a vital role in the development of the baby.  However not [...]

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Weight loss surgery is the last hope for those obese people who have tried to lose weight through other means such as diet or exercise.  However, for obese people with high body mass index of 50 and above, many forms of weight loss surgery are either difficult to perform or present increased risk.  For such [...]

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Heart-valve replacement surgery in USA - $200,000
Heart-valve replacement surgery in India - $10,000
Dental bridge in USA - $5,500
Dental bridge in India - $500
The numbers speak for themselves. Little wonder that over 50,000 Americans traveled to countries like India, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand for medical treatment in 2006. But when it comes to your body, cost [...]

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