Alopecia Areata
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Month: June 2015
Spider Veins
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Learning How To Say ‘I’m Sorry.’
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Brain Tumor Overview
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Can’t wait to see the doctor? You have choices
Emergency rooms, urgent-care clinics and retail clinics are options when you can’t see your doctor, but each has a different role.
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New shingles vaccine may work better, but with more side effects
Findings from a major clinical trial show that a new type of vaccine for shingles is much more effective than the existing vaccine in older people, although the new shot comes with more side effects.
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Ask the doctor: New DNA-based test for colorectal cancer
I heard that there is a new stool test for colon cancer screening. Can this test replace colonoscopy for me? I am 68 years old with no history of colon problems, and my last colonoscopy was normal.
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Treating sleep apnea may stave off cognitive decline
CPAP was linked to lower rates of cognitive impairment in people over 55 with sleep apnea.
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How a sleep shortfall can stress your heart
Chronic sleep deprivation strains the cardiovascular system, which may raise the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Common causes for a sleep shortfall include insomnia and sleep apnea, which causes loud snoring and frequent breathing lapses during sleep.
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Sugary drinks may raise levels of harmful blood fats
Sodas and other beverages sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup may boost levels of harmful LDL cholesterol in the blood.
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