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Coronavirus, Flu or Cold?

As the World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic, it’s important to be aware of the symptoms. Many people confuse the seasonal flu as coronavirus which has spread to at least of […]

Gene Therapy Offers New Way to Fight Alcohol Use Disorder
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Gene Therapy Offers New Way to Fight Alcohol Use Disorder

Aug. 21, 2023 – A type of gene therapy that reboots the brain’s reward system could curb drinking in those with severe alcohol use disorder.Researchers from Oregon Health & Science University implanted the therapy directly into the brains of rhesus monkeys that had been conditioned to drink eight to 10 alcoholic drinks a day. A… […]

Wireless Pacemakers Used in Adults Might Soon Be an Option for Kids
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Wireless Pacemakers Used in Adults Might Soon Be an Option for Kids

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, April 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Wireless pacemakers could be a safe and effective short-term option for children with slow heartbeats, a new study suggests.Children with a heartbeat that’s too slow — a condition called bradycardia — need a pacemaker to keep their hearts beating normally.Researchers successfully implanted wireless pacemakers into… […]

As COVID Tracking Wanes, Are We Letting Our Guard Down Too Soon?
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As COVID Tracking Wanes, Are We Letting Our Guard Down Too Soon?

April 11, 2023 – The 30-second commercial, part of the government’s We Can Do This campaign, shows everyday people going about their lives, then reminds them that, “Because COVID is still out there and so are you,” it might be time to update your vaccine.But in real life, the message that COVID-19 is still a… […]

Bad Sleep Cuts Years Off Your Life, but Exercise Can Save You
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Bad Sleep Cuts Years Off Your Life, but Exercise Can Save You

April 11, 2023 — Experts recommend most adults get 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night. If you’re among the roughly one-third of people who sleep less (or more), regular exercise may help you dodge possible long-term health consequences like heart disease and early death.Plenty of research points to sleep and physical activity as… […]

Tiny Organ, Long-Lasting Pain: Mystery of Chronic Appendicitis
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Tiny Organ, Long-Lasting Pain: Mystery of Chronic Appendicitis

Aug. 18, 2023 – Elizabeth Svoboda was just 15 years old when she developed bouts of gnawing pain in her lower belly so bad, she would have to lie in the fetal position for hours until it subsided. Every few weeks, and for the next 2 decades, the sensation would return, disabling her.“I’ve been through… […]

‘Morning After’ Antibiotics Could Slash Odds for Common STDs
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‘Morning After’ Antibiotics Could Slash Odds for Common STDs

By Amy Norton HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, April 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A “morning after” dose of a common antibiotic can greatly lower the chances of sexually transmitted bacterial infections in high-risk people, a new clinical trial has found.Researchers discovered that taking the antibiotic doxycycline within 72 hours of unprotected sex slashed the risk of gonorrhea, chlamydia… […]

Do You Really Need Eye Cream?
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Do You Really Need Eye Cream?

You’ve heard the promises: Eye creams reduce or even erase the signs of aging: fine lines, wrinkles, and dark circles. But aren’t eye creams just more-expensive moisturizers in a smaller package?Not necessarily, says dermatologist Patricia Farris, MD, a clinical associate professor at Tulane University School of Medicine. “Eye creams are formulated specifically for the delicate skin… […]

Type 2 Diabetes May Raise Your Risk of Endometrial Cancer
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Type 2 Diabetes May Raise Your Risk of Endometrial Cancer

Aug. 17, 2023 — Endometrial cancer is the most common type of uterine cancer, with estimates showing that more than 66,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with this type of cancer in 2023 alone. Now, new research says that type 2 diabetes could be a risk factor for the disease. A new study from the United… […]