Common and Alternative Therapies in the Treatment of Breast Cancer
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11 pages in length. Breast cancer has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women of all ages and the second leading cause of cancer death in women. This paper is an important discussion of the contemporary medical treatment of breast cancer. Also included is valuable information on alternative therapies including holistic therapy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Adherence to Medication: Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation for Females with Eating Disorders: An Assessment of the Implications for Osteoporosis
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This 15 page paper provides an overview of a quantitative study of adherence to calcium and vitamin D supplementation in populations of young females with eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa. This paper outlines the nature of the problem, reviews of the current literature, and suggests a methodology for the study of this population. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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How Vitamins Fight Cancer
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9 pages in length. Vitamins have long been touted as cancer-fighting agents when supplemented with an already vitamin-rich diet. Their effects on abating symptoms and even arresting various cancers have been studied with great interest over the past several years. The writer addresses both the skepticism and optimism of vitamin therapy with regard to the fight against cancer. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Nutrition and Athletic Performance
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A 5 page research essay exploring the role of nutrition in athletic performance. Discussion includes the value as well as potential detrimental effects of fat and carbohydrate loading, hydration, vitamins and minerals. Suggestions given regarding intake of these elements. Bibliography includes 6 references.
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The Benefits Of Being a Vegetarian
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In this 8 page research paper, the writer documents some of the more healthy aspects of a vegetarian diet-- arguing that even though we may not all want to follow such a 'strict' plan-- adhering to certain key aspects of vegetarianism can be most helpful indeed. Discussed are : the health risks & problems associated with eating meat, foods consumed by vegetarians, and common vitamins / minerals that we all need to include in our diet. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Vitamin A and Birth Defects
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the current findings that relate the overuse of vitamin A in the form of retinal to cranial neural crest defects. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Vitamins & Their Benefit
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In this 12 page research paper, the writer discusses vitamins, the functions of specific vitamins, recommended dietary allowances, how vitamins can help the sick, vitamins as anti-oxidants and more. The role that vitamins play in physical fitness /body-building is presented as well. No Bibliography.
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The Return Of Thalidomide
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A 6 page paper discussing the birth-defect causing drug thalidomide prescribed to pregnant women as a sedative and defense against nausea. Despite the terrible problems it caused in the 1950s and early 1960s, the drug is being reintroduced for use in treatment of several diseases. Bibliography lists six sources.
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
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A 12 page research paper on S.I.D.S. (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). The writer discusses frequency of occurrence, research funding, seasonal variation, infant epidemiology, and ways to reduce the risk of S.I.D.S. altogether. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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