Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.
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Cancer has been around as long as humankind, but only in the second half of the twentieth century did the number of cancer cases explode.
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Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
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Approximately 70% of expectant mothers report experiencing some symptoms of morning sickness during the first trimester of pregnancy.
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More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.