Deborah Mitchell

About Me

Bio: For more than 20 years, I have been a freelance health/medical writer, and have authored, coauthored, and ghostwritten more than 40 books, all published by major houses. Although I started my career covering medical symposia in the area of conventional medicine, today I lean more toward complementary/alternative medicine and gerontology.

History

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New Immune Cells Th22 Prevent, Treat Inflammation
A groundbreaking discovery of a new type of immune cells, Th22, which can protect the body against inflammation, may lead the way to new treatments for inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis and
Secondhand Smoke Harms Toddlers, Obese Children
Although secondhand smoke harms all children, it is especially hazardous for toddlers and obese kids.
New Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Say Wait
Women are being told they can wait until they are 21 before they have their first Pap test for cervical cancer, even if they have been sexually active for several years before that time, according to
Down Syndrome Treatment Possible
Scientists have found evidence that boosting the level of a brain neurotransmitter called norepinephrine may improve cognition in Down syndrome.
Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray Recalled
The makers of Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray voluntarily recalled approximately 120,000 bottles after finding the bacteria Burkholderia cepacia in a small amount of the product made in Germany and s
Rate of Obesity Rising Rapidly, To Hit 43% by 2018
Unless the runaway train of obesity is checked, it is estimated that 43 percent of Americans, or 103 million people, will be obese by 2018.
Prescription Drug Use During Pregnancy Harms Fetus
Expectant mothers take note: a recent Canadian study found that more than 6 percent of pregnant women are taking prescription drugs known to harm the fetus.
400 Calorie Diet is Nothing New
It may sound like a quick and easy way to lose weight, but a 400 calorie diet may not be the weight-loss wonder you want it to be.
Stay Young & Sexy with Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement
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IIHS Ratings Help Parents Choose Safest Cars
Parents who are in the market for the safest car for their family will do well to check out the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) safety ratings just released.