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For most women, managing their health means getting a yearly checkup, keeping up with recommended…

For most women, managing their health means getting a yearly checkup, keeping up with recommended…

Sometimes what seems like a bad cold is actually much more than that. For instance,…

I have a family history of fatal heart attacks, hypertension, and high cholesterol. My cardiologist…

Inflammation is a natural and essential part of the body’s immune response to injury. But…

More than 60 million women in the United States have heart disease, and one of…

Atrial Fibrillation Diagnosis May Increase Risk of Memory Decline A diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (A-fib)…
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Vaccination rates against flu and Covid-19 have declined since earlier in the pandemic and a…

Q: What happens during caffeine withdrawal and what can I do to avoid it? A:…

According to the National Institute on Aging, heart attacks and strokes are the biggest risks…

CDC Reports Potential for Extreme Flu Season According to the Centers for Disease Control and…
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Monkeypox was first diagnosed in humans around 1970 in Central Africa. Early cases were spread…

What is “regenerative farming”? I’ve heard this term used in discussions about climate change. Regenerative…

Authorities in Colorado are monitoring the health of about 10 people who were in contact…

How can I protect myself from Lyme disease when I’m hiking this summer? Lyme disease…

It can be called an annual physical exam, a general physical exam, or a wellness…

Photosynthesis is the biological term for how plants make the energy to grow. It means…

You probably don’t think much about it when you take a couple of Advil or…

Epstein Barr virus is a virus that infects almost everybody by the time they are…

Detect a Flu or Cold Before Symptoms Appear A wrist-worn wearable device has been successful…

Caregivers come to our home to help with my wife, who has dementia. Because we…

When you inhale fluid or food into your lungs, it is called aspiration. The fluid…

What are the most common side effects associated with OTC pain relievers? The most common…

We are now well into the second year of the coronavirus, and, thanks in part…

Vasculitis is an umbrella term for a group of several diseases that can produce a…

Q. Can high blood pressure cause sex problems? A. Sexual function can potentially be affected…

Q. A dear friend of mine was just diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), but she…

Blood donation requirements protect the blood supply and all the people who may benefit from…

Arthritis is more than one disease. The three most common types are rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis,…

Egg allergy affects about two percent of children. About 70 percent of children outgrow this…

A flare up of allergy symptoms can happen any time of year. In fact, about…

It would be great if there was an over-the-counter supplement that would boost your immune…

Flu is a viral upper respiratory tract infection that can usually be diagnosed by its…

Many people are seeking ways to support their immune systems and stay healthy. With cold…

Most Shoulder Replacements Last More Than 10 Years The vast majority of shoulder replacement implants…

While you may have heard that older adults are less likely than their younger counterparts…
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Influenza virus – the flu – attacks about eight percent of Americans every year. Flu…

We all know how frustrating it can be to start the day out on the…

Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms Vitamin D deficiency symptoms have been linked to numerous health problems,…

Every year, Google compiles the most frequently asked health questions put to its search engine….

You may have seen the acronym but wondered, “What is NAC?” It stands for N-acetyl…

About 50 million U.S. adults suffer from chronic pain—having pain on most days for the…

A recent study evaluating patients with COVID-19 revealed that while the tears of the majority…

When facts are few and far between, misinformation often steps in to fill the gap….

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term for lung diseases that include emphysema and…

The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is an evolving public health issue, and public health officials are…

The National Institutes of Health defines depression as a common but serious mood disorder. That…

Q: A friend of mine suffered a concussion during a recent fall. However, since she…

If you haven’t had your flu shot yet, there’s still time—while flu peaks around February,…