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TESTS AND PROCEDURES
What Vaccines Should You and Your Family Have?
The flu is just one in a long list of serious illnesses that vaccines can prevent — along with measles, human papillomavirus (HPV), rotavirus, and tetanus.
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BRAIN AND NERVE CARE
Early-Onset Dementia Increases Suicide Risk
The suicide risk in people under age 65 within the first three months after a diagnosis of dementia is nearly seven times higher than in people without dementia.
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TYPE 2 DIABETES
Yoga, Mindfulness Can Help Manage Your Blood Sugar
Yoga can reduce your stress and help you manage your daily life, but this mind-body practice could also be an important add-on to type 2 diabetes treatment.
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DRUGS AND SUPPLEMENTS
Why Are Prescription Drugs Expensive?
Why do pharmaceutical companies charge Americans so much for drugs? Around the world, consumers pay much less for the same products. Here's what you should know.
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CHILDREN AND TEEN CARE
Team Sports Can Boost Your Child’s Mental Health
Competitive individual sports like wrestling can be emotionally tough on young people. Team sports might be a better bet for your child’s mental health.
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ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
Blacks and Latinos Have a Greater Risk for Alzheimer's Disease
African Americans are about twice as likely to have Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia than white Americans. Hispanics face one-and-a-half times the risk.
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DIGESTIVE CARE
Why Food Affects Mood
Your brain gets a steady stream of information from your intestinal tract, where you digest food. What you eat can definitely affect your mood. Learn more here.
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WOMEN'S CARE
How to Be Comfortable with Your Body Image
Cultural perception of beauty — our own and that of the media — changes, over and over again. Here’s what you can do to find self-esteem in any body shape era.
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PARKINSON'S DISEASE
Yeast Infections in Men
Yeast infections in men, typically spots or a rash on the penis, are rare but easily treated with a cream or oral medication. Here’s what men need to know.
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HEART CARE
You Shouldn’t Routinely Take Baby Aspirin for Your Heart
The side effects of taking aspirin daily could outweigh protection for your heart. Taken regularly, aspirin increases your risk of bleeding, which can be serious.
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FOOT CARE
How to Treat Athlete’s Foot
Athlete’s foot can be miserable, but there are practical ways to relieve the itching and redness from this fungal infection as quickly as possible.
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HEART CARE
What Is Carotid Artery Disease?
The carotid arteries on each side of your neck carry blood and oxygen to your brain. Carotid artery disease can cause blockages, raising your risk for stroke.
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HEADACHE
What Is a Migraine?
Up to 37 million Americans have migraine symptoms: Throbbing pain, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. Here's what you can do about migraines.
Category,
CERVICAL CANCER
What Is Endometrial Cancer?
Endometrial cancer occurs when cells in the inner lining of the uterus (or endometrium), which is shed during menstruation, grow out of control.