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What to know about a CSF leak

What to know about a CSF leak

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear liquid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. Its role is to supply nutrients to these areas and to cushion the brain inside the skull. The brain is covered in thin layers of tissue collectively called the dura mater, and CSF can escape through a tear in this tissue. […]

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What to know about dysarthria

What to know about dysarthria

Dysarthria is a collective term for a group of speech disorders that occur as a result of muscle weakness. People with dysarthria have neurological damage that weakens the muscles necessary for speech. The neurological damage underlying dysarthria may occur as a result of a stroke, brain injury, or neurodegenerative disease. Dysarthria shares many of its […]

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What causes acid reflux and shortness of breath?

What causes acid reflux and shortness of breath?

Acid reflux occurs when acid leaks from the stomach back up into the esophagus. An occasional bout of acid reflux is generally not a cause for concern. However, a frequent pattern of acid reflux may be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease, which is a chronic digestive issue that can cause medical complications. Sometimes, acid […]

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Breast reduction surgery: Everything you need to know

Breast reduction surgery: Everything you need to know

Breast reduction surgery, which doctors may call reduction mammoplasty, is a medical procedure that reduces the overall size of a person’s breasts. According to the authors of a 2019 article, breast reduction surgery is one of the most common cosmetic procedures. In this article, we discuss breast reduction surgery, including the procedure and how it […]

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What to know about eco-anxiety

What to know about eco-anxiety

Eco-anxiety refers to a fear of environmental damage or ecological disaster. This sense of anxiety is largely based on the current and predicted future state of the environment and human-induced climate change. According to a 2018 national survey, almost 70% of people in the United States are worried about climate change, and around 51% feel […]

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Belly fat may reduce mental agility from midlife onward

Belly fat may reduce mental agility from midlife onward

A study of thousands of middle-aged and older people has linked having more body fat and less muscle mass to changes in mental flexibility with age. The research also suggests that changes to the immune system may play a role. Share on PinterestNew research shows why having more body fat than muscle mass can affect […]

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What causes cells to age?

What causes cells to age?

Scientists recently discovered an unexpected role for a protein they associate with premature aging. They showed that it is a master regulator of cellular senescence and argue its loss leads to normal aging. Share on PinterestCan scientists slow down aging? Aging is an inevitable part of our lives. But an increasingly aging population poses public […]

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Ultra-processed foods may raise the risk of type 2 diabetes

Ultra-processed foods may raise the risk of type 2 diabetes

Sugary drinks, packaged snacks, and ready-made meals all count as ultra-processed foods — that is, foods that contain a higher number of additives and last longer because of the added preservatives. New research suggests that these foods also raise the risk of type 2 diabetes. Share on PinterestSome packaged foods may be ultra-processed and raise […]