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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
Foods That Lower Blood Sugar
Whether you have diabetes or not, keeping blood sugar in a healthy range is important. Learn about foods that lower blood sugar, and include them in your meals.
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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
What Is Sciatica?
Sciatica is a distinct pain — it radiates from your lower back down your leg along the sciatic nerve. Most cases resolve within weeks without surgery.
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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,
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
How to Eat Healthy and Stay in Shape During Coronavirus Lockdown
The COVID-19 pandemic means less, or no, grocery store shopping. Social distancing limits workouts, too. But you can still eat healthy and keep fit in lockdown.
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ASTHMA, ALLERGY AND COPD CARE
What Is Asthma?
What is asthma? You have asthma if your airways sometimes become inflamed and grow narrow, which causes wheezing. An asthma attack can come suddenly and be dangerous.
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MEN'S CARE
Fish Oil Supplements Can Boost Male Fertility
When a couple has trouble conceiving, the problem might come all or in part from the man — but fish oil supplements can help boost his fertility.
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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.