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What to know about chickenpox in adults

What to know about chickenpox in adults

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Could bone-like particles in blood contribute to artery clogging?

Could bone-like particles in blood contribute to artery clogging?

Scientists have discovered that blood circulating around the body contains bone-like particles. They found the particles in blood samples from healthy humans and rats. New research finds bone-like particles in the blood vessels. They suggest that the bone-like particles could be evidence of ossification in bone marrow vessels. The team also proposes that the particles […]

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Migraines and Seizures (Symptoms, Auras, Medication)

Migraines and Seizures (Symptoms, Auras, Medication)

Migraine and seizure definitions, auras, symptoms, and signs A migraine is a collection of neurological symptoms that usually includes a severe and throbbing headache. A seizure is a change in the brain’s electrical activity that may affect how a person acts or what they do for a short period. The most common seizure disorder is […]

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Migraine vs. Headache: Differences and Similarities

Migraine vs. Headache: Differences and Similarities

Migraine vs. headache pain: Similarities and differences The pain of migraine and tension headache are similar and tend to be mild, moderate, or severe in nature. The pain for each type of headache may be located on one side of the head or on both sides of the head. The differences between the pain of […]

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‘Dramatic Resurgence’ of Measles in Europe: WHO

‘Dramatic Resurgence’ of Measles in Europe: WHO

THURSDAY, Aug. 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Vaccine refusals have contributed to a “dramatic resurgence” of measles in Europe, the World Health Organization says. Latest Infectious Disease News In the first half of this year there were nearly 90,000 measles cases in Europe, nearly double the number reported for the same period in 2018, according […]

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Encephalitis

Encephalitis

Encephalitis Symptom Photophobia Sensitivity to light is the inability to tolerate light, medically known as photophobia. In someone who is light sensitive, any type of light source (sunlight, fluorescent light, incandescent light) can cause discomfort. Photophobia typically causes a need to squint or close the eyes, and headache, nausea, or other symptoms may be associated […]

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niacin and lovastatin, Advicor

niacin and lovastatin, Advicor

What is niacin and lovastatin, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Advicor is an oral drug that is used for lowering cholesterol levels in the blood. It is a combination of extended-release niacin and lovastatin. It reduces blood levels of total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and triglycerides and increases blood levels […]

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Health Tip: Living With Psoriasis

Health Tip: Living With Psoriasis

(HealthDay News) — Psoriasis is a disease that causes red, scaly and sometimes painful skin, says the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Latest Skin News Patients can take an active role in treating the long-lasting disease, the agency says. To help manage symptoms, the agency encourages people with psoriasis to: Keep […]