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How many is too many eggs?

How many is too many eggs?

There is not a specific number of eggs a person can eat as part of a healthful diet. Eggs were once considered to be an unhealthy food source in terms of high cholesterol and heart problem concerns. The fact that the yolk of an egg contains a high level of cholesterol was the primary cause […]

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Why does hormone therapy worsen some prostate cancers?

Why does hormone therapy worsen some prostate cancers?

Hormone therapy for prostate cancer does not always work; the tumor can become resistant and continue to spread. Now, new research reveals how the therapy alters the environment of tumor cells to make this happen. Hormone therapy can actually make some prostate cancers worse, but how? Scientists at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, […]

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What can cause a bump on the lip?

What can cause a bump on the lip?

Lip bumps can sometimes be painful or uncomfortable, but they are often harmless and will clear up without treatment. There are many possible causes, including infections, allergic reactions, and lip injuries. Lips bumps can vary in size, appearance, and associated symptoms. Treatment depends on the cause, but a person can often use over-the-counter (OTC) medications […]

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Evidence Doesn’t Support Statin Use in Healthy Seniors

Evidence Doesn’t Support Statin Use in Healthy Seniors

Latest Cholesterol News THURSDAY, Sept. 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There is no evidence to support the widespread use of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs to prevent heart disease and stroke in old and very old people, Spanish researchers say. For the new study, the investigators analyzed data from nearly 47,000 people aged 75 and older with […]