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Think Vaping Is Healthier for Your Heart Than Smoking? Think Again

Think Vaping Is Healthier for Your Heart Than Smoking? Think Again

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter Latest Heart News MONDAY, Nov. 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Vaping isn’t necessarily better for your heart health than smoking tobacco, a pair of new studies argue. They report that use of e-cigarettes negatively affects risk factors for heart disease in ways similar to traditional tobacco cigarettes: Levels of bad cholesterol […]

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New Tool Predicts Odds of Kidney Disease

New Tool Predicts Odds of Kidney Disease

Latest Digestion News FRIDAY, Nov. 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Imagine that your doctor could predict your risk of kidney disease in the next five years with a simple calculation. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore report they have done just that. “With the risk equations that we’ve developed, physicians should be able to […]

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Self-Testing for Cervical Cancer Increases Screening Rates

Self-Testing for Cervical Cancer Increases Screening Rates

Latest Cancer News FRIDAY, Nov. 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Mailing self-sampling kits to test for the cervical cancer-causing virus HPV significantly increased screening rates for the cancer, according to a new study. The research included nearly 20,000 women in the Kaiser Permanente Washington (state) system who hadn’t been screened for cervical cancer in more […]

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Opioids Won’t Help Arthritis Patients Long-Term: Study

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter Latest Arthritis News SATURDAY, Nov. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Opioid painkillers may temporarily ease the discomfort of arthritis, but they have no clear lasting benefit, a research review finds. In an analysis of 23 clinical trials, researchers found that, on average, opioid medications were somewhat effective at easing pain in […]

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Health Tip: Treating Post-Nasal Drip

(HealthDay News) — That persistent tickle in the back of your throat may be diagnosed as post-nasal drip, says Harvard Medical School. Latest Allergies News It mentions these common treatment options for the condition: If these approaches aren’t effective, speak with your doctor about prescription treatments. Copyright © 2019 HealthDay. All rights reserved. QUESTION Allergies […]

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What to know about positional headaches

What to know about positional headaches

A positional headache is a type of headache that usually occurs when sitting or standing up and goes away fairly shortly after lying down. Positional headaches are also known as orthostatic, postural, and low pressure headaches. Leaks of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) are often the cause of positional headaches, but several other conditions can cause them. […]

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How is stress linked with constipation?

How is stress linked with constipation?

High levels of stress can cause or aggravate gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea, stomach pain, and changes in bowel movements, which can include constipation. Researchers have identified various connections between the brain and stomach that may lead to constipation symptoms. A range of treatments and remedies can help relieve stress-related constipation. In this article, we […]

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Is there a link between dandruff and hair loss?

Is there a link between dandruff and hair loss?

Dandruff itself does not cause hair loss, but the two may be linked. This is because some infections and medical conditions can cause both dandruff and hair loss. Dandruff is very common. People with dandruff and dandruff-like symptoms might lose hair, especially if the dandruff is severe. The cause of the hair loss is not […]

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Tips and more to help curb binge eating

Tips and more to help curb binge eating

Binge eating is the consumption of a large amount of food in a short time. A person who binge eats may feel unable to control the type or amount of food that they eat. Binge eating can lead to feelings of guilt, shame, and depression. People who binge eat at least once a week for […]