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WOMEN'S CARE
The Pros and Cons of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Hormone replacement therapy is a judgment call — it raises your risk of breast cancer but can make menopause bearable. Take it only as long as you must.
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CANCER CARE
Types of Leukemia
Leukemia is not one disease. Although it is a form of cancer affecting blood cells, there are several types of leukemia and they can be either acute or chronic.
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TYPE 2 DIABETES
Statins and Type 2 Diabetes
If you have high cholesterol, taking statins can lower your risk of heart disease. But statins may promote diabetes. Get the facts to protect your health.
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HEART CARE
The Heart Failure Epidemic
Experts warn there’s a heart failure epidemic in the U.S. among seniors. Deaths due to heart failure are increasing, too, especially among younger adults.
Category,
PAIN CARE
Exercise Could Make You More Tolerant of Pain
Regular exercise could make you more tolerant of pain; it might also make you “tougher.” If you have chronic pain, take it slow but don’t stop moving.
Category,
DRUGS AND SUPPLEMENTS
What Is Metabolic Syndrome?
Five risk factors add up to metabolic syndrome, which puts you at risk of heart attack, stroke, and diabetes. At least 25 percent of Americans have this health problem.
Category,
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
The Pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s Disease
Pathophysiology is the medical term for changes in the body that are caused by a disease. The pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s is complex. Learn more here.
Category,
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Walking Pneumonia Symptoms
Walking pneumonia symptoms can feel like a cold, but if you also have a fever and chest pain you should rest. Here's what you should know about the symptoms.
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SKIN, NAIL AND HAIR CARE
Better Treatment for Psoriasis
Psoriasis attacks your immune system; medicines called biologics have radically changed treatment. How safe and effective are the new treatments for psoriasis?
Category,
BRAIN AND NERVE CARE
What Causes Peripheral Neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy symptoms include pain and numbness in your hands and feet. The outcome of the condition often depends on what causes the problem.