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Cancer Patients Vaping in Growing Numbers
Vaping is gaining a foothold in an unlikely population: New research shows a growing number of cancer patients are using electronic cigarettes. “The gradual but steady increase is quite striking,” said study author Dr. Nina Sanford, an...
- Posted May 30, 2019
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A Less Invasive Fix Works Well for Abdominal Aneurysm
Bulges (aneurysms) in the abdominal aorta can pose real danger, but research suggests a less invasive method may be as good a fix for the problem as traditional surgery. The less invasive procedure is called endovascular repair....
- Posted May 30, 2019
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Health Highlights: May 30, 2019
FDA Approves First Test for Zika in Human Blood Ariana Grande Postpones Shows Due to Tomato Allergy Some CBD Oils, Marijuana-Derived Drug Now Allowed on Flights: TSA
- Posted May 30, 2019
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Health Tip: Signs of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a collection of symptoms, typically without visible signs of damage or disease in the digestive tract. People who have family members with IBS are at greater risk themselves, says the National Institutes of...
- Posted May 30, 2019
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Health Tip: Naloxone Fast Facts
Naloxone, also known as Narcan or Evzio, is a medication that treats opioid overdose. Naloxone can restore normal respiration for people who have stopped breathing, says the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse. Naloxone can be: Injected,...
- Posted May 30, 2019
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Could You Have a Sensitive Gut?
If you’ve ever wondered why emotional distress causes stomach cramps or a mad dash to the bathroom, know that there’s a direct line of communication that runs from your brain to your digestive tract. It’s called the...
- Posted May 29, 2019
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3 Exercises With a Speedy Payoff
Compound strength-training exercises get fast results, because they work many muscle groups at once. Many of these exercises use just your own bodyweight, such as pull-ups, which engage not only the shoulders and all the muscles of...
- Posted May 29, 2019
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High LDL Cholesterol Tied to Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
Here’s another reason to keep your cholesterol under control: New research suggests that LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol may play a role in the development of early-onset Alzheimer’s. A rare form of the disease that occurs before the...
- Posted May 29, 2019
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Health Highlights: May 29, 2019
First Trial of Opioid Maker Begins Being Transgender No Longer Classified as Mental Health Disorder by WHO Fewer U.S. Adults Being Diagnosed With Diabetes: CDC Work Burnout, Gaming Addiction Classified as Diseases by WHO
- Posted May 29, 2019
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Health Tip: Understanding Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease is a chronic condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Though the exact cause is unknown, both genetic and environmental factors may play a role. Crohn’s disease can develop at any age, with the...
- Posted May 29, 2019