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A Workout to Shape Your Shoulders

A Workout to Shape Your Shoulders

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Exercise & Fitness News THURSDAY, Oct. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Don’t shrug off working your delts, the muscles of your shoulders. Besides assisting with good posture, strong shoulders help you lift and carry items with ease, and create excellent upper body definition for men and women alike. Deltoid rows […]

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Surgery Helps Tough-to-Treat Acid Reflux

Surgery Helps Tough-to-Treat Acid Reflux

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Digestion News THURSDAY, Oct. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — For people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) that doesn’t respond to the usual treatments, a complex surgery may help, a new study finds. In carefully selected patients, the surgery provided much more relief than two different types of medication treatment — […]

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Next-Gen Artificial Pancreas Boosts Blood Sugar Control

Next-Gen Artificial Pancreas Boosts Blood Sugar Control

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Diabetes News WEDNESDAY, Oct. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The latest version of the so-called artificial pancreas system helped people with type 1 diabetes gain even better control of their blood sugar levels than current technology does, a new study reports. The device combines an insulin pump, a continuous glucose […]

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Is That Statin Doing You Any Good?

Is That Statin Doing You Any Good?

Latest Cholesterol News THURSDAY, Oct. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Many people who take cholesterol-lowering statins may not benefit from them, researchers say. Drugs like atorvastatin (Lipitor) and fluvastatin (Lescol) provide little value to people without heart disease, new research shows. Yet these heart-healthy folks represent a sizable number of statin users. While statins for […]

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For Kids With Genetic Condition, Statins May Be Lifesavers

For Kids With Genetic Condition, Statins May Be Lifesavers

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter Latest Cholesterol News WEDNESDAY, Oct. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — When children with genetically high cholesterol are prescribed statins, it can drastically cut their risk of heart disease and death before the age of 40, a new study finds. At issue is a condition called familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), an inherited genetic […]

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Aging Population, Unhealthy Habits Underlie Expected Cancer Surge

Aging Population, Unhealthy Habits Underlie Expected Cancer Surge

Latest Cancer News WEDNESDAY, Oct. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Due to population growth and aging, the number of cancer cases worldwide is expected to jump 60% by 2040 — but unhealthy lifestyle habits are likely to make the surge even larger. That’s the conclusion from the new edition of the Cancer Atlas, unveiled Wednesday […]

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Stem Cell, Gene Therapies Cause New Headaches for Insurers

Stem Cell, Gene Therapies Cause New Headaches for Insurers

By Peter Schelden on 10/17/2019 2:35 PM Latest Cancer News Source: MedicineNet Health News Gene and stem cell therapies are on the rise to treat leukemia and many other serious health conditions, but paying for these new therapies presents new challenges, said Dr. Steven Pearson, founder and president of the Institute for Clinical and Economic […]

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Cervical Cancer (Cancer of the Cervix)

Cervical Cancer (Cancer of the Cervix)

Cervical cancer definition and facts Cervical cancer is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Cervical cancer is a cancer that arises in the cervix of the uterus (womb) In the early stages of cervical cancer, it may not cause symptoms. As the cancer progresses, the most common signs and symptoms of cervical cancer include: Cervical […]

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Mold

What are the health risks of mold exposure? What are symptoms and signs of mold allergy? Molds produce irritating substances that may act as allergy causing substances (allergens) in sensitive individuals. Furthermore, some molds produce toxic substances known as mycotoxins, but mold itself is not poisonous or toxic. The term “toxic mold,” therefore, refers to […]

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Vistaril (hydroxyzine) Side Effects

What is Vistaril (hydroxyzine), and what is it used for? Vistaril (hydroxyzine) is an antihistamine with anticholinergic (drying) and sedative properties used to treat allergic reactions. Vistaril is used to relieve itching caused by various allergic conditions. Vistaril is also used to treat anxiety and tension, to induce sedation prior to or after anesthesia, and […]