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Alcohol intake and reduced brain volume: What explains the link?

Alcohol intake and reduced brain volume: What explains the link?

Does drinking more alcohol shrink the brain, or does a smaller brain volume actually predispose individuals to drink more alcohol? Share on PinterestA new study confirms the link between alcohol use and lower brain volume and proposes a shared underlying cause. Excessive alcohol consumption carries many risks, including heart and liver problems, a higher risk […]

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Dr. Pimple Popper Highlights Exotic Skin Conditions

Dr. Pimple Popper Highlights Exotic Skin Conditions

By Adam Townsend on 10/30/2019 1:49 PM Latest Skin News Source: MedicineNet Health News Dr. Sandra Lee, pus-busting dermatologist, returned to television this summer for the third season of her hit TLC show, Dr. Pimple Popper, and her network may have plans to keep the noxious-yet-satisfing secretions flowing. It appears TLC brass have made no […]

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Health Tip: Hand Swelling During Exercise

Health Tip: Hand Swelling During Exercise

(HealthDay News) — Hand swelling during exercise is a common issue. Exercise increases blood flow to your heart, lungs and working muscles and may reduce blood flow to your hands. Latest Prevention & Wellness News Experts believe reduced blood flow may lead to widening blood vessels in the hand, and subsequent swelling, says Mayo Clinic. […]

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Health Tip: Understanding Social Anxiety

Health Tip: Understanding Social Anxiety

(HealthDay News) — About 7 percent of Americans are affected by social anxiety disorder, a mental illness in which a person feels uncontrollable fear during social situations. Latest Mental Health News These instances may range from answering a question in class to talking to a cashier at a grocery store. Often, people with social anxiety […]

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Listeria Fears Spur Apple Recall

Listeria Fears Spur Apple Recall

TUESDAY, Oct. 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Nearly 3,000 cases and two bulk bins of fresh apples have been recalled by Michigan-based North Bay Produce Inc. due to possible listeria contamination. Latest Infectious Disease News The apples were packed and shipped from one packing house between Oct. 16-21 and distributed to retailers, brokers and wholesalers […]

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Not All Heart Failure Patients Get Same Level of Care, Study Finds

Not All Heart Failure Patients Get Same Level of Care, Study Finds

Latest Heart News TUESDAY, Oct. 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you are black or Hispanic and you are hospitalized for heart failure, new research suggests you are less likely to be treated in special cardiac care units. For the study, researchers analyzed data on nearly 2,000 patients treated for heart failure at Brigham and […]