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What to know about MS in children

What to know about MS in children

Multiple sclerosis is a progressive disease that can severely damage nerves throughout the body. Symptoms tend to worsen, and as the disease progresses, it can cause impaired speech and motor skills. Multiple sclerosis (MS) can lead to significant difficulties in performing daily tasks and can greatly affect a person’s quality of life. There is no […]

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What to know about surgery for MS

What to know about surgery for MS

Multiple sclerosis attacks the protective coating around the nerves throughout the body, including those in the brain. Multiple sclerosis is a progressive disease, which means that it typically becomes worse over time. As it progresses, a person often notices their movement, speech, and other bodily functions becoming impaired. Eventually, these impairments can become life-altering. According […]

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What to know about optic neuritis and MS

What to know about optic neuritis and MS

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The best ways to get rid of dark spots on black skin

The best ways to get rid of dark spots on black skin

People with black skin can be prone to dark spots, which may appear on the face or other parts of the body. These areas of hyperpigmentation occur as the result of sun exposure or, more commonly, develop on a previously inflamed area of the skin. In this article, we look at home remedies and medical […]

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Black skin care: The top 5 tips

Black skin care: The top 5 tips

Everyone’s skin is different and can benefit from a tailored care routine. Black skin contains more melanin than lighter skin. Melanin-producing cells may be more susceptible to the effects of inflammation and injury, which may be more noticeable in dark skin than in light skin. Different skin care routines benefit different skin colors, according to […]

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Artificial light during sleep puts women at risk of obesity

Artificial light during sleep puts women at risk of obesity

There is a close link between lifestyle choices, such as diet and exercise, and a person’s weight. Researchers now identify another factor as they report that sleeping with a light or television on puts women at higher risk of becoming overweight or obese. Can sleeping with the lights on influence our weight? How much a […]

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Red meat and death risk: Study offers new insights

Red meat and death risk: Study offers new insights

People who increased their red meat intake over 8 years had a higher death risk in the following 8 years than people whose meat intake stayed the same. Conversely, decreasing meat intake and replacing it with more healthful alternatives reduced death risk. Eating red meat can raise the risk of premature death. These are the […]

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Bats Are Biggest Rabies Danger, CDC Says

Bats Are Biggest Rabies Danger, CDC Says

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter Latest Infectious Disease News WEDNESDAY, June 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The first thing folks think about with rabies is four-legged critters — dogs, raccoons, skunks or foxes. But the most dangerous rabies threat you’ll face right now is dangling overhead somewhere, waiting to flutter down and get entwined in your […]

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Eating More Red Meat May Shorten Your Life

Eating More Red Meat May Shorten Your Life

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter Latest Heart News WEDNESDAY, June 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Is that second serving of steak or extra strip of bacon worth shaving time off your life? That’s a question researchers want you to ponder, because their new study finds the more red and processed meat you eat, the greater the […]