Can cigarette smoking make glaucoma worse?
Smoking affects eye health in several ways, but its connection to glaucoma is less clear. See what doctors recommend for people with glaucoma.
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What causes chronic hives, and how are they treated?
Chronic hives can be hard to control when testing does not reveal a cause. Explore possible triggers and treatments that may help bring relief.
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Ask the Doc: What Causes Shortness of Breath?
Some common causes of shortness of breath include lung and heart conditions, asthma, COPD, infections, anxiety, and anemia. Dr. David Roberts reviews warning signs that require urgent medical attention
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Do thyroid conditions cause high blood pressure?
Thyroid issues and blood pressure may be connected in more than one way. See how symptoms, lab results and treatment can affect your readings.
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Could your heartburn medicine interfere with Plavix?
A common heartburn treatment may interact with an important heart medicine. Find out what to watch for and which options doctors may consider instead.
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What causes recurring underarm boils, and how are they treated?
Repeated underarm boils can have different causes and may need more than home care. Find out what symptoms matter and how doctors approach treatment.
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What causes a red rash on the neck that stings and itches?
A neck rash that stings and itches can have several possible triggers. The timing, recent exposures and other symptoms may help point to the cause.
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Oxalates, lectins, and phytates: Do these plant compounds sabotage your health?
“Anti-nutrients” like oxalates, lectins, and phytates are found in leafy greens, beans, and grains. They can slightly reduce absorption of some minerals, but aren’t reasons for most people to avoid these healthy foods. Food preparation and meal planning can help minimize such effects.
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MIND diet: Eating for better brain health
The MIND diet combines Mediterranean and DASH diet principles with an added emphasis on brain-healthy foods like leafy greens, whole grains, and fish. Linked in some studies with slower cognitive decline and lower dementia risk, it’s a flexible eating pattern with benefits at any age.
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Weight-loss drug may lower risk of heart attacks and infections
For people with excess weight, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease, using the GLP-1 drug tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) may lower the risk of heart attack, infection, and death from any cause more than taking an older drug, sitagliptin (Januvia), according to a 2026 study.
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