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What causes a bad smell in the nose?

What causes a bad smell in the nose?

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Can nonsmokers get COPD?

Can nonsmokers get COPD?

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Morning people may have lower breast cancer risk

Morning people may have lower breast cancer risk

Could being a morning or an evening person be a risk factor for breast cancer? A large study suggests that women who are morning people could be at lower risk. New research suggests that women who find it easier to wake up early in the morning may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer. […]

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Obesity: How diet changes the brain and promotes overeating

Obesity: How diet changes the brain and promotes overeating

Scientists have implicated specific neurons in the lateral hypothalamic area, a region involved in survival mechanisms such as food intake, in signaling to the brain when to stop eating. This mechanism is impaired in obese mice. How does obesity trick the brain into sending a signal that says to keep on eating? Obesity is a […]

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Is a diabetes drug the key to aggressive breast cancer?

Is a diabetes drug the key to aggressive breast cancer?

New research finds that the diabetes drug metformin changes stem cancer cells in a way that makes them easier to target with a new form of treatment. The findings could help treat triple-negative breast cancer, which is particularly aggressive. New research suggests that the drug metformin may be the key to tackling triple-negative breast cancer. […]

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Are our brains addicted to information?

Are our brains addicted to information?

According to new research, human brains really are hungry for information, and this hunger can devolve into unhealthful snacking-like behaviors now that we have unfettered access to random information. New research suggests that our brains can become addicted to information. Humans are naturally curious beings. We constantly seek to learn, explore, and understand. However, curiosity […]

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Health Tip: Swallowing Problems

Health Tip: Swallowing Problems

(HealthDay News) — Difficulty swallowing, also known as dysphagia, is usually a sign of a throat or esophagus problem. Latest Digestion News Removing Appendix Puts You at Parkinson’s Risk Hepatitis A Infections Soaring: CDC Health Tip: Reduce Excess Gas Health Tip: Signs of Hemorrhoids First Time, Drone Delivers Kidney for Transplant Want More News? Sign […]

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sitagliptin (Januvia)

sitagliptin (Januvia)

What is sitagliptin? What is sitagliptin used for? Sitagliptin is an oral drug that reduces blood sugar (glucose) levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. Sitagliptin is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise. Sitagliptin should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes or for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis, as it […]

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Medtronic Recalls Some Insulin Pumps as FDA Warns They Could Be Hacked

Medtronic Recalls Some Insulin Pumps as FDA Warns They Could Be Hacked

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Diabetes News FRIDAY, June 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that some high-tech insulin pumps made by Medtronic are being recalled for potential cybersecurity risks that could leave them vulnerable to hacking. “An unauthorized person with special technical skills and equipment could potentially […]