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The Side Effects of ‘Andro,’ The Banned Supplement Androstenedione
Androstenedione is one of those supplements that was peddled to athletes for years as a quick path to bulging muscles and high testosterone levels, but it comes with some serious side effects. Also known as “andro,” the...
- Posted May 9, 2023
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Latex Allergy: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Having a latex allergy is no fun, but it can be a real challenge for health professionals who have to work with a wide variety of medical equipment that can contain the allergen. Latex allergy can trigger...
- Posted May 9, 2023
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Uptick Seen in Mpox Cases in Chicago
While the mpox outbreak has been waning since last summer, it hasn’t disappeared yet. Howard Brown Health, a LGBTQ-focused health clinic in Chicago, recently reported seeing an increase in mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) cases, with eight...
- Posted May 9, 2023
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Head-to-Head Study Finds Which Diabetes Meds Are Best for the Heart
There are many medications for type 2 diabetes, but one class may stand out for protecting the heart, a new study suggests. The study, of thousands of U.S. veterans with diabetes, found that those who added drugs...
- Posted May 9, 2023
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Dirty Air & Lung Cancer: Detroit Study Shows How Your Neighborhood Matters
Does where you live affect your risk for lung cancer? Just possibly, experts warn. Although cigarette smoking is the principal cause of most lung cancers, new research has found evidence that Americans who live in areas where...
- Posted May 9, 2023
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Experts Recommend All Women Get Mammograms Starting at Age 40
In a major change from its longstanding advice, an influential medical panel now recommends that women start mammography screening for breast cancer at age 40. The new guidance, from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, says women...
- Posted May 9, 2023
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AHA News: ‘Grief Is Not On Anyone Else’s Timeline’: The Varied Experiences of Coping With Loss
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Kyme Holman-Williamson was always close to her older brother, Eddie. So when she learned he needed a heart transplant, she immediately prepared a room for him in her...
- Posted May 9, 2023
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Cold vs. Allergies: Which Do You Have? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
As the seasons change and the weather shifts, it’s not uncommon to experience symptoms like sneezing, coughing and congestion. But how do you know if you’re dealing with a common cold or allergies? The two can have...
- Posted May 9, 2023
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Multiple Head Injuries May Raise Alzheimer’s Risk for Veterans
People who repeatedly suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may be more apt to develop Alzheimer’s disease, new research shows. TBI can result from direct hits to the head or from indirect sources such as shockwaves from battlefield...
- Posted May 9, 2023
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FDA Experts to Consider First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill
As a U.S. Food Drug Administration advisory panel prepares to weigh whether to recommend that a birth control pill be sold over the counter in this country, a coalition of advocates on Monday called attention to the...
- Posted May 9, 2023