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Steroid Drug Withdrawal

Steroid Drug Withdrawal

Discontinuing steroids Over the years, researchers began to learn why some patients develop symptoms of decreased adrenal function, while others never do. The production of corticosteroids is controlled by a “feedback mechanism,” involving the adrenal glands, the pituitary gland, and brain, known as the “Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis” (HPAA). The continuous administration of corticosteroids inhibits this mechanism, […]

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Growers Express Expands Recall of Fresh Vegetable Products

Growers Express Expands Recall of Fresh Vegetable Products

WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A recall of fresh vegetable products that may be contaminated with listeria has been expanded, Growers Express says. Latest Infectious Disease News The recall now also includes: 2-lb packages of Green Giant fresh Brussels sprouts with a pack data of 6/28/2019, Big Y; 3-lb packages of Growers Express […]

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Disinfectants Can’t Stop This Dangerous Hospital Germ

Disinfectants Can’t Stop This Dangerous Hospital Germ

Latest Infectious Disease News TUESDAY, July 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Standard decontamination methods may not be enough to stop a dangerous hospital bug, known as Clostridium difficile. In a new study, researchers followed recommended procedures but found that surgical gowns, stainless steel surfaces and vinyl floors in hospitals were still contaminated with the C. […]

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How to Lower Triglycerides Naturally

How to Lower Triglycerides Naturally

What are triglycerides? Triglycerides are particles in the blood that transport fat. They come from excess sugar (refined carbohydrate) and fat intake in the diet and can also be made in the liver. Triglycerides are converted into energy in the body; for example, to fuel muscles. If people don’t use their muscles after eating, the […]

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Exercises to Head Off a Painful Rotator Cuff Injury

Exercises to Head Off a Painful Rotator Cuff Injury

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Exercise & Fitness News WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The rotator cuff refers to a group of four distinct muscles and tendons that connect to each shoulder and stabilize the humerus, the upper arm bone. These muscles are engaged when you move your shoulder, and work together to […]

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Can a Broken Heart Contribute to Cancer?

Can a Broken Heart Contribute to Cancer?

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Cancer News WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — “Broken heart syndrome” may harm more than just the heart, new research suggests. While the extreme stress of losing a loved one has been linked to heart troubles in prior research, a new study found that one in six people with […]

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Hurricanes Can Hurt Survival Odds Among Those With Cancer

Hurricanes Can Hurt Survival Odds Among Those With Cancer

Latest Cancer News TUESDAY, July 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — When a hurricane strikes, as tropical storm Barry did this weekend in Louisiana, most people worry about the immediate health dangers such a storm poses. But new research suggests that the interruptions in radiation therapy caused by power outages may also lower the chances of […]

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Insect Stings Are Just a Buzzkill for Most Folks

Latest Allergies News TUESDAY, July 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Although unwelcome, insect stings pose a serious risk threat to only a small percentage of people, a medical expert says. “While millions of people suffer insect stings, true allergic reactions occur in a mere 0.4 to 0.8% of children and up to 3% of adults,” […]