Essential diabetes tests and screenings from head to toe
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Here is a list of essential tests and screenings from head to toe that everyone with diabetes should do to stay on top of their health:
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Study shows 20-year drop in U.S. cancer deaths
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Significant strides are being made on the war against cancer in the United States. This is good news thanks largely to a vast reduction in smoking which has driven this 20-year decrease in mortality from cancer.
Read MoreSimple steps preserving joint health
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As we age, our cartilage – the spongy material that protects the ends of your bones – begins to dry out and stiffen.
Read MoreCould you be at risk for hepatitis C?
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Today we have a much better understanding of how hepatitis C is transmitted, how it progresses, how to treat it, and most importantly, how to prevent it.
Read More8 steps to reduce stroke risk
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The number of years we’ve lived or our family health history cannot be changed, but other factors within our control can reduce our risk.
Read MoreWhen anxiety becomes a problem
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GAD is the most common anxiety disorder affecting around 6.8 million adults or 3.1 percent of the U.S. population.
Read MoreWhy your lingering cough is not going away
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Is it bronchitis, is it whooping cough, or maybe its cancer?
Read MoreListen up to protect your hearing
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The loss of never hearing a symphony, the roar of a crowd at a sports event or a baby’s laughter, would be missed. The sound of silence may be hard to envisage but it would be deafeningly loud.
Read MoreWhen headaches are a cause for concern
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Minor headaches are often taken care of by taking an over-the-counter pain reliever, rest, drinking coffee or sometimes eating foods such as yogurt, almonds, watermelon, sesame seeds or spinach.
Read MoreNatural relief for restless leg syndrome
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Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a troublesome condition difficult to manage. People describe it as having a strong urge to move your legs (medically known as akathisia) with uncomfortable sensations of tingling, bubbling or crawling beneath the skin usually in the calves of the legs
Read MoreWhat Causes Bladder Cancer?
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Men are about 3 to 4 times more at risk of developing bladder cancer with the average age of diagnosis at 73 years. According to the American Cancer Society, the disease is uncommon before the age of 60.
Read MoreAs deaths from opioids rise, US life expectancy falls
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Life expectancy in the U.S. is falling, becoming a concerning trend. The last time U.S. life expectancy dropped for even one year was in 1993, and that was largely due to the AIDS epidemic.
Read MoreIs gene therapy the future of medicine?
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Get ready for a whole new way of preventing or fighting a disease or medical condition. Gene therapy holds great promise for a healthy future for millions of people suffering from various inherited and immune disorders.
Read MoreTreating hives before they get out of hand
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Discovering you have an itchy, lumpy rash known as hives is never a good sign. Medically, urticaria is the proper name for hives which can be a sign of a mild reaction to a more serious case of breaking out across large areas of your body.
Read MoreExperimental drug lends hope for Huntington’s disease
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The symptoms of HD are similar to those having ALS, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s – simultaneously. The symptoms can include the following:
Read MoreUnderstanding the difference between Hodgkin’s vs non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
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There has always been a bit of confusion surrounding the differences between Hodgkin’s vs non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) also known as blood cancers. They sound very similar but there actually is much difference between them.
Read MoreIs blood in urine always serious?
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Although not always a significant symptom of disease, blood in urine can be an important warning sign of a possible health problem. No matter what age you are, this sighting indicates something is going on making it imperative to contact your doctor right away to rule out any serious conditions.
Read MoreDo you know the difference between eczema and psoriasis?
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Even though the appearance and locations of these two chronic skin disorders are very similar, there are still distinguishing characteristics between them to help tell them apart. Here are the characteristics features each of them have that are different from one another:
Read MoreNew diabetes and weight loss drug approved by FDA
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The drug can be administered once weekly, on the same day each week, and can be taken any time of the day, with or without meals.
Read More6 common reasons why your back is hurting
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Often described as either a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp sensation leaving one incapacitated, low back pain affects both men and women equally.
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