Prescription drug use continues to increase, survey shows
Prescription drug use by U.S. adults increased from 51% to 59% from 2000 to 2012 and was higher in women than in men.
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Month: January 2016
Making peace with your germs
A Mediterranean diet, good hygiene, and wise use of antibiotics promote microbial diversity in the body. Probiotics may help restore beneficial bacteria.
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What we do and dont know about exercise
The current advice is to get the equivalent of 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous activity a week and avoid prolonged sitting.
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Is ultrasound an alternative for breast cancer screening?
Ultrasound alone isn’t recommended for breast cancer screening, but it may be added to mammography for some women with dense breasts.
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Green tea may lower heart disease risk
Green tea can significantly lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, and this may explain why green tea drinkers have a lower risk of coronary artery disease and death from heart disease and stroke.
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Bright light helps depression
Light therapy, either alone or in combination with an antidepressant, can alleviate major depression.
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Does Diet Affect Cancer Recurrence?
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Eat seafood the healthy way
It is healthy to eat fish regularly. Other kinds of seafood, such as lobster, shellfish and squid, may contain excessive amounts of sodium, cholesterol, and fat, depending on how they are prepared. Think of these as occasional luxury foods.
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A new look at treating Alzheimer’s disease
Targeting tau proteins, and not just beta-amyloid, may be one of the best ways to identify Alzheimer’s disease early and possibly stop symptoms before they become too severe.
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Ask the doctor: Braces for knee arthritis
Although the medical research is mixed, men with knee arthritis may benefit from wearing a knee sleeve or an unloader brace to help relieve pain and improve the ability to perform certain activities.
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