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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
Alcohol Increases Your Risk of Cancer
If you’re concerned about cancer, one step you can take is giving up alcohol. Even drinking a little bit puts you at greater risk. Here's what you should know.
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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
Symptoms of a Blood Clot
We need our blood to clot so we stop bleeding, but in some cases a blood clot is life-threatening. Know the signs that you need to seek help.
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DISEASES AND CONDITIONS
Pulmonary Embolism Symptoms
Pulmonary embolism symptoms occur when a blood clot travels, often from a leg, to a lung artery. The condition can damage your lungs and even threaten your life.
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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
Do You Have Pins and Needles in Your Feet?
If you do feel the sensation of pins and needs in your feet, you may have small fiber neuropathy. Talk to your doctor. Type 2 diabetes might be causing the problem.
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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
Physical Exam of the Adolescent Male
Your teen son may not want to go to the doctor. But a doctor does need to check him yearly for hernias and other issues, as embarrassing as it may feel.
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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.