.... a single pregnancy, to survive in medical history were the Dionne quintuplets. The use of drugs that treat female sterility, or fertility drugs, may increase the chances of giving birth to multiple children. These drugs cause the ovaries to release an egg once a month but in some cases they release more than one egg, sometimes releasing several at a time, increasing the chances of a multiple birth. The drug clomiphene citrate is one of the most widely taken fertility drug and has resulted in the birth of twins about once in every twelve births, much greater .....

.... (constipation or diarrhea) •decreased coordination •food cravings •decreased tolerance to sensory input (noise, light) •menstruation, painful •anxiety or panic •confusion •difficulty concentrating •forgetfulness •poor judgment •depression •irritability, hostility, or aggressive behavior •increased guilt feelings •fatigue or lethargy •decreased self image •libido (sex drive) changes •paranoia or increased fears •slow, sluggish, lethargic movement •low self-esteem •loss of libido (sex drive) •overreaction to sensory stimulus (lights, noises, et .....

.... of firearms. Gender also plays an important role. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, four times as many men, as women, complete . Women are about two to three times as likely to try to kill themselves, as men. It is believed that more men succeed in committing because they are more deliberate in their intentions, they tend to use more lethal methods to kill themselves, and are less likely to talk to anyone about their plan. There are several factors, which place individuals at a higher risk for . Psychologic autopsy studies have sho .....

.... and food additives. For example, prior to release, a new drug must obtain FDA drug approval through an extensive process that involves preclinical testing on animals, three phases of investigational new drug testing, a new drug application review, and postmarketing surveillance research. Conversely, product testing is not required for any supplement with ingredients that have been present in the food supply prior to October 15, 1994, or that have a history of use or other safety evidence in labeled conditions. Many supplements were not required to submit eviden .....

.... Many of us have forgotten about the virulence of widespread epidemics, such as the 1917/18 influenza pandemic which killed over 21 million people, including 50,000 Canadians. Having been lulled into false security by modern antibiotics and vaccines about our ability to conquer infections, the Western world was ill prepared to cope with the advent of AIDS in 1981. (Retro- spective studies now put the first reported U.S. case of AIDS as far back as 1968.) The arrival of a new and lethal virus caught us off guard. Research suggests that the agent responsible fo .....

.... time and are done in two parts. First a student takes one or more of the following tests: Intelligence – to help evaluate the students IQ and reasoning abilities. Achievement – to find the actual grade level the student is working at. Fine motor skills – to see if there are problems with the student’s hand-eye coordination and/or writing skills. Then the student is evaluated. Parents are asked to describe their child’s behavior over a long period of time. The student’s teachers are asked to rate the student’s behavior using standardized forms, and to gi .....

.... began to recognize bulimic behavior in the late 19th century, although it was never really taken seriously until the 1940’s, when it was considered as a symptom of anorexia (Epstein 40). For many years bulimia was associated with anorexia as if it was a joint disease. Finally, in 1979, doctor G.F.M. Russell was the first physician to describe this disorder as a separate disease from anorexia to which he called it bulimia nervosa (Epstein 40). Today this disease has seemed to grow to quite an absurd level. Unlike when this disease began in the early 20th- .....

.... from roots, bark, flowers, and fruit (what). History shows that has been a vital part of caring for the mind body and soul. Our ancestors have inhaled the sweet aroma, which was used to stimulate the mind. started when a chemist named Rene-Maurice Gattefosse became interested in healing the body by using all natural essential oils. He came across the technique of using distilled plants and fruits for a wonderful smell. His mind pondered on the question could this sensational smell stimulate the mind into relaxation. While pondering this question he decided he w .....