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Hoarseness

Hoarseness

Hoarseness facts Hoarseness or raspy voice is a symptom with a number of different causes. Hoarseness is an abnormal change in the voice. The most common cause of hoarseness is acute laryngitis. The underlying cause of hoarseness can usually be diagnosed by a health care professional based on the patient’s history and physical exam. The […]

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Diarrhea (Causes, Medicine, Remedies, Treatment)

Diarrhea (Causes, Medicine, Remedies, Treatment)

What are common causes of chronic diarrhea? Irritable bowel syndrome: The irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional cause of diarrhea or constipation. Inflammation does not typically exist in the affected bowel. (Nevertheless, recent information suggests that MAY be a component of inflammation in IBS.) It may be caused by several different underlying problems, but […]

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Hip Pain

Hip Pain

Hip pain facts Pain in the hip joint can have a variety of causes. Pain in the hip joint can be temporary of chronic. There are many causes of hip pain. The treatment of hip pain depends on its particular cause. What is the anatomy of the hip? The hip joint is where the ball […]

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Leukemia

Leukemia

What are leukemia treatment options? There are a number of different medical approaches to the treatment of leukemia. Treatment will typically depend upon the type of leukemia, the patient’s age and health status, as well as whether or not the leukemia cells have spread to the cerebrospinal fluid. The genetic changes or specific characteristics of […]

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Cancer Patients Turning to Crowdfunding to Help Pay Medical Costs

Cancer Patients Turning to Crowdfunding to Help Pay Medical Costs

Latest Cancer News TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Cancer takes a huge emotional toll on patients, but a new study finds the financial costs are also so high that many are resorting to crowdfunding to help pay their medical bills and related costs. “The financial consequences of cancer care for patients and their […]

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CT Scan vs. MRI

CT scan vs. MRI quick comparison of differences Picture: A medical technician prepares a patient for an MRI to check for a possible brain tumor CT scans utilize X-rays to form images inside the body while MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) uses powerful magnetic fields and radiofrequency pulses to produce detailed pictures of organs and other […]

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Daytime napping 1–2 times a week may benefit heart health

Daytime napping 1–2 times a week may benefit heart health

Taking a daytime nap once or twice a week may halve the risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure. New research suggests that napping during the day could protect heart health, after all. This is the main takeaway of an observational study appearing in the BMJ journal Heart. Nadine Häusler, […]

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What are the best drinks for losing weight?

What are the best drinks for losing weight?

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What are the common causes of food poisoning?

What are the common causes of food poisoning?

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