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Stomach Flu (Gastroenteritis) Symptoms, Signs Treatment Remedies, Diet

Stomach Flu (Gastroenteritis) Symptoms, Signs Treatment Remedies, Diet

What are the most common causes of the stomach flu (gastroenteritis)? Viral causes of stomach flu The most prevalent cause of gastroenteritis in the U.S. and the world is Norovirus. It causes about 50%-70% of viral gastroenteritis cases, while Rotavirus, Astrovirus, Adenovirus, and Sapovirus strains cause most of the other viral gastroenteritis infections. Norovirus also […]

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

REFERENCES: “Irritable Bowel Syndrome.” American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. 2015. <https://www.fascrs.org/patients/disease-condition/irritable-bowel-syndrome-0>. Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. “IBS and IBD: Two Very Different Disorders.” Published June 2012.<http://www.ccfa.org/resources/ibs-and-ibd-two-very.html> Dalton, Christine B., and Douglas A. Drossman. “The Use of Antidepressants in the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Other Functional GI Disorders.” UNC Center for […]

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Another Downside to Vaping: Higher Odds for Depression

Another Downside to Vaping: Higher Odds for Depression

Latest Depression News By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Vaping, already linked to lung damage, may also have harmful psychological effects, a new study suggests. The researchers found a strong association between vaping and depression in a study of nearly 900,000 U.S. adults. The apparent culprit: nicotine. “There is a […]

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Study Links Hair Straighteners, Dyes to Breast Cancer

Study Links Hair Straighteners, Dyes to Breast Cancer

Latest Cancer News WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Could permanent hair dyes and chemical straighteners raise a woman’s risk of breast cancer? A new study suggests they could. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 47,000 U.S. women, followed for an average of more than eight years as part of the federally funded Sisters Study. […]

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Ski Your Way to a Healthier Aging Brain

Ski Your Way to a Healthier Aging Brain

Latest Alzheimer’s News WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Cross-country skiing may be good for your brain, a new study suggests. Previous research found that participants of the Vasaloppet, a popular long-distance, cross-country skiing race in Sweden, have a lower risk of heart attack, but potential brain benefits have been unclear. This new research […]

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What to know about elevated blood pressure after eating

What to know about elevated blood pressure after eating

Blood pressure refers to how forcefully blood is flowing through blood vessels. Certain factors can cause blood pressure to rise and fall, but healthy blood pressure stays within a normal range. A person’s blood pressure tends to dip slightly after eating, but certain foods can cause blood pressure to rise. In some people, this elevation […]

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What is the link between anxiety and high blood pressure?

What is the link between anxiety and high blood pressure?

Anxiety and high blood pressure can sometimes go hand in hand. Anxiety may lead to high blood pressure, and high blood pressure may trigger feelings of anxiety. Doctors characterize anxiety as feelings of intense worry or fear. It causes many physical symptoms, including increased heart rate and shallow breathing. Periods of anxiety may also temporarily […]

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What are the benefits of NAC?

What are the benefits of NAC?

If you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission. How this works. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a supplement that has been available for several decades. People take it for various reasons, including to help treat medical issues ranging from psychological disorders to chronic lung conditions and to improve athletic […]

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What to know about CoQ10 and its dosage

What to know about CoQ10 and its dosage

If you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission. How this works. Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, is a naturally occurring chemical that exists in almost every cell of the human body. CoQ10 carries out several vital roles, including promoting energy production and neutralizing harmful particles called free radicals. […]