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Cystic Acne

Cystic Acne

What are treatments and medications for cystic acne? Over-the-counter (OTC) medications, usually containing salicylic acid and/or benzoyl peroxide, and topical prescription medications have much less a role in the treatment of severe cystic acne than they do in milder acne. Topical acne medications like azelaic acid (Finacea, Azelex), dapsone (Aczone), benzoyl peroxide (BPO) combined with […]

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How to Prevent Holiday Headaches

How to Prevent Holiday Headaches

Latest Migraine News SATURDAY, Nov. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The holiday season can give you real headaches, but you can take action to prevent them, an expert says. To reduce stress, make plans well in advance and know your limits, advised Dr. Bing Liao, a neurologist at Houston Methodist. “The nature of the holiday […]

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Dreams Are Training Ground for Fearful Real-Life Situations

Dreams Are Training Ground for Fearful Real-Life Situations

Latest Mental Health News SUNDAY, Dec. 1, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Bad dreams can help people react better to frightening situations when they’re awake, a finding that could lead to dream-based therapies for anxiety, Swiss researchers say. They analyzed the dreams of 18 people and pinpointed which brain areas were activated when participants experienced fear […]

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Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder

Agarkar, S., N. Mahgoub, and R.C. Young. “Use of transcranial magnetic stimulation in bipolr disorder.” Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience 23.2 Spring 2011: E12-E13. Albanese, M.J., S.E. Nelson, A.J. Peller, and H.J. Shaffer. “Bipolar Disorder as a Risk Factor for Repeat DUI Behavior.” Journal of Affective Disorders 121.3 Mar. 2010. Altshuler, L.L., R.W. Kupka, […]

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Health Tip: Understanding the Menopausal Transition

Health Tip: Understanding the Menopausal Transition

Latest Menopause News (HealthDay News) –The menopausal transition is a 7- to 14-year period when women have symptoms like hot flashes and changes in monthly cycles. Typically, the transition occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, says the U.S. National Institute on Aging. During this time, hormone production by the ovaries will vary. Because […]

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Health Tip: Home Remedies for Nightmares

Health Tip: Home Remedies for Nightmares

Latest Healthy Kids News (HealthDay News) — Nightmares are scary, disturbing dreams that are especially common in children. Episodes are usually short, but they can cause you to wake up in the middle of the night and make sleeping difficult, says Mayo Clinic. If nightmares are a problem for you or your child, Mayo Clinic […]

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Obesity Might Weaken Some Drugs’ Effectiveness Against AFib

Obesity Might Weaken Some Drugs’ Effectiveness Against AFib

Latest Heart News WEDNESDAY, Nov. 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Millions of Americans have the potentially dangerous irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation. Now, research suggests that being obese might undercut the effectiveness of certain drugs meant to treat AFib. The new study followed more than 300 patients listed in the University of Illinois at […]

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Heart Attack at 44 Helped Her Realize Diabetes’ Dangers

Heart Attack at 44 Helped Her Realize Diabetes’ Dangers

Latest Diabetes News By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Christina Herrera was 44 years old when she felt the symptoms of a heart attack. “I was sweating, having heart palpitations and out of breath,” the high school teacher said. “My school nurse said, ‘I have to call an ambulance for […]

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Trigger Finger (Stenosing Tenosynovitis)

What is trigger finger? Trigger finger can cause any digits of the hand to lock when opening or closing. Trigger finger is a “snapping” or “locking” condition of any of the digits of the hand when opening or closing. Stenosing tenosynovitis is the medical term for trigger finger. What causes trigger finger? Local swelling from […]

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Cards, Board Games Could Be a Win for Aging Brains

Cards, Board Games Could Be a Win for Aging Brains

Latest Alzheimer’s News By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Playing cards and board games like chess, bingo and Scrabble might be the mental workout you need to keep your wits as you age, Scottish researchers suggest. People in their 70s who regularly play board games score higher on tests of […]