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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.
Category,
BRAIN AND NERVE CARE
Types of Seizures
A sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain causes all seizures - but there are many different types of seizures with a wide range of symptoms.
Category,
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?”
Category,
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.
Category,
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.
Category,
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.
Category,
CANCER CARE
Cancer Is Now the #1 Killer
For middle-aged people in wealthy nations, cancer is now the number one killer. In fact, they are more than twice as likely to die of cancer than heart disease.
Category,
PROSTATE CANCER
Do Tomatoes Decrease Your Risk for Prostate Cancer?
Scientists are looking for the answer to this question: Do tomatoes decrease your risk for prostate cancer? So far, studies suggest the answer is “yes.”
Category,
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.
Category,
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.
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.
Category,
WOMEN'S CARE
Antibiotics and Birth Control
If you’re prescribed an antibiotic, you may worry the drug could cause your birth control to fail. Here’s the good news about antibiotics and birth control.
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.