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PARKINSON'S DISEASE
What Is Deep Brain Stimulation?
Sending electricity directly to parts of the brain can treat Parkinson’s disease and other illnesses. Here’s what you should know about deep brain stimulation.
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CANCER CARE
Palliative Care Can Help Quality of Life
Pain relieving palliative care improves seriously ill patients’ quality of life. It may also help them continue treatment to modify or even cure their illness.
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HEALTH INSIGHTS
The Current Blood Shortage
The blood supply is very low, as low as it has been in more than a decade. Blood donation centers across the country are asking for your help.
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PAIN CARE
What Is Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis in the spine that causes a hunchback posture, often striking young people. Here’s what you should know.
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CANCER CARE
What Is Liver Cancer?
Liver cancer is a frightening diagnosis. But it is also a top area for research, and new treatments are extending life. Here’s what you should know.
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HEART CARE
Act Quickly If You Have Heart Attack Symptoms
Act fast if you experience any possible heart attack symptoms. Fast treatment can not only save your life but also help prevent heart damage, too.
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DISEASES AND CONDITIONS
What Is Edema?
Edema means there’s excess fluid in your body tissues. Although edema can be caused by indulging in too much salty food, it may be a symptom of health problems.
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BRAIN AND NERVE CARE
How Hormone Replacement Therapy Affects Dementia Risk
Taking hormone replacement (HRT) during menopause has some risk, but there are good reasons to take the medication. Here’s what you should know.
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TYPE 2 DIABETES
What Is Diabetic Neuropathy?
More than half of all diabetes patients may develop injured nerves, especially in their legs and feet. You should be screened for diabetic neuropathy every year if you have either type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
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DIGESTIVE CARE
IBD Patients Need Help with Their Diet
People with inflammatory bowel disease don’t get enough advice about foods that would help them. As many as half of such patients say they don’t have that talk with their doctors.
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CHILDREN AND TEEN CARE
Is Spanking Good for Kids?
About a third of parents say they’ve spanked a child during the past year, but they’re unaware that such discipline can lead to more behavior problems.
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SKIN, NAIL AND HAIR CARE
What Is Psoriasis?
Talk to your doctor if you see white scales on your skin, often on your elbows or knees. The scales can mean you have psoriasis.