5 migraine questions answered
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Troubleshooting constant headaches
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FDA approves new surgical treatment for enlarged prostates
A transurethral resection of the prostate is considered the gold-standard treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia. But newer, less invasive procedures offer faster recovery times and fewer risks of complications. Earlier this year another new procedure won the FDA's approval.
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10 steps for coping with a chronic condition
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Tips for healthy eating away from home
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Sleep paralysis: Causes, symptoms, and treatments
Sleep paralysis interferes with restful sleep and impacts emotional health for many people. While there is still much to learn about the condition, understanding the causes of sleep paralysis can help with treatment and prevention.
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Exercising safely with diabetes
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Higher step counts linked to lower risk of heart-related death
A 2023 study found that the more steps people take, the lower their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, with the benefits starting with as few as 2,300 steps per day.
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Prediabetes linked to higher risk of cardiovascular problems
Even slightly elevated blood sugar levels—a condition known as pre-diabetes—may raise the risk of cardiovascular problems. But attention to weight loss and greater use of medications to lower blood pressure and cholesterol appear to reduce the risk.
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RNA-based drug shows promise for lowering blood pressure
In 2023, a small preliminary study found that single injection of a new RNA-based drug may lower blood pressure for up to six months.
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