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ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
Can Blood Tests Someday Predict Dementia?
There’s promise that blood tests could someday predict dementia as much as a decade before the disease strikes: Early detection could lead to effective prevention.
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CHILDREN AND TEEN CARE
Depression and Suicide Is Rising Among Teens and Young Adults
Depression and suicide rates are soaring among young Americans, according to research confirming earlier findings. Here's what to do if your teen is depressed.
Cervical Cancer Risk Assessment
Take the AssessmentCervical cancer was once one of the most common causes of cancer death among women in the U.S., but today many cases of cervical cancer are prevented through widespread use of the Pap test.
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BRAIN AND NERVE CARE
What Is Multiple Sclerosis?
What is multiple sclerosis? The exact triggers are unknown, but we do know how this auto-immune disease produces its many symptoms. Learn more here.
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EYE CARE
Why Do My Eyes Hurt?
Eye pain can be frightening. It can be slight or serious, from a dry eyeball to a medical problem. Here are some answers if wonder “Why do my eyes hurt?”
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OVARIAN CANCER
Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis
Only a biopsy, which requires surgery, can establish an ovarian cancer diagnosis. But your doctor may be able to feel an enlarged ovary during a pelvic exam.
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TYPE 1 DIABETES
Type 1 Diabetes Causes
Type 1 diabetes causes don’t involve what you eat. Instead, type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease resulting from certain genes and environmental triggers.
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HEART CARE
Early Signs of Heart Disease
Early signs of heart disease aren’t always obvious. If you have risk factors, it’s especially important to get a symptom checked out if you’re not sure.
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DIGESTIVE CARE
Signs of Liver Failure
What does the liver do? It helps with many metabolic processes and protects against toxins, too. If you have signs of liver failure, talk to your doctor ASAP.
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MEN'S CARE
How to Boost Male Fertility
To understand how to boost male fertility, see your doctor about medical tests and treatment. Learn how healthy lifestyle changes can boost male fertility, too.
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HEADACHE
Benefits and Warnings About Coffee and Migraine
Caffeine can help relieve migraine symptoms or cause a headache. Here’s why there are both surprising benefits and warnings about coffee and migraine.
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TYPE 2 DIABETES
What Is the Normal Range for Blood Sugar?
What is the normal range for blood sugar? You may not have diabetes but could be one of the many Americans with prediabetes, with levels higher than normal.
Category,
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Are Sinus Infections Contagious?
Sinus infections are contagious only if they are caused by a virus, rather than bacteria, fungi, allergies, or other causes. Here's what everyone should know.
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WOMEN'S CARE
Birth Control Side Effects
Here's everything you need to know about birth control side effects. Remember that for more than 50 years, millions of women have used the pill safely.
What Do You Know About Anemia?
Anemia is a condition that affects the number of red blood cells in your body. A number of diseases and conditions can cause anemia. Find out more by taking the following quiz.
1. Anemia is a common condition. What happens when a person has anemia?
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These cells carry oxygen to all the cells in the body. Anemia isn't a single disease but a condition that has many different causes.