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Household Insecticides May Be Linked to Autoimmune Diseases

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

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New research suggests a link between women's exposure to household insecticides -- including roach and mosquito killers -- and the autoimmune disorders rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

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Neurologic signs common with fibromyalgia

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

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Fibromyalgia, a debilitating pain syndrome that affects 2 to 4 percent of the population, is characterized by chronic pain, fatigue and difficulty sleeping. It's a somewhat mysterious condition with no clear-cut cause. Many people with fibromyalgia have faced the question of whether the condition is real.

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