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• Stem Cells Show Promise For Macular Degeneration April 4, 2018
  A new stem cell transplant might help preserve or even restore vision being lost to the dry form of age-related macular degeneration.
• Super Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea Coming to U.S. April 4, 2018
  Americans should expect that a super-resistant form of gonorrhea like that found in the United Kingdom will soon reach these shores, health experts say.
• Hard to Swallow: Why Does Medicine Taste So Bad? April 4, 2018
  Making a medication taste better can interfere with its basic chemistry and, sometimes, raise the concerns of parents and caregivers that it’s too attractive to children.
• Veggies a Healthy Recipe for Older Women's Hearts April 4, 2018
  Eating lots of vegetables may help older women keep their blood vessels healthy, with the biggest benefit from cruciferous vegetables, including cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and broccoli.
• Levels of Toxic Fire Retardants Declining in Kids April 4, 2018
  Blood levels of a flame retardant have fallen in American children since use of the chemicals was banned in consumer products, a new study finds.
• Despite Cancer Warning, Experts Say Coffee Is Safe April 4, 2018
  Science says you can get your coffee buzz without fear of cancer, so experts say you can forget that recent controversial California law.
• Experts Warn of Emerging ‘Stimulant Epidemic’ April 3, 2018
  Abuse of stimulants like methamphetamine, cocaine and even prescription drugs like Adderall and Ritalin is surging across the country, fed by cheap, potent and plentiful supplies.
• 'Nightmare Superbug' Crisis Could Come, CDC Warns April 3, 2018
  Health officials say these new bacteria must be contained quickly, lest they share their antibiotic-resistance genetics with other potentially more dangerous germs.
• FDA Recalls Kratom Products For Salmonella Threat April 3, 2018
  The recall includes, but is not limited to: Raw Form Organics Maeng Da Kratom Emerald Green, Raw Form Organics Maeng Da Kratom Ivory White, and Raw Form Organics Maeng Da Kratom Ruby Red.
• Sorry Older Guys: Protein Binges Won't Aid Health April 3, 2018
  The investigators found that those who consumed more protein than recommended levels did not have increases in lean body mass, muscle performance, physical function or other measures of well-being, compared to men with normal levels of dietary protein.