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What to know about vasovagal syncope

What to know about vasovagal syncope

The term vasovagal syncope describes fainting that occurs in response to a sudden drop in heart rate or blood pressure. The resulting lack of blood and oxygen to the brain is what causes a person to pass out. Doctors sometimes refer to vasovagal syncope (VVS) as neurocardiogenic syncope or reflex syncope. This condition typically occurs […]

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Masturbation and penis size: What’s the link?

Masturbation and penis size: What’s the link?

Penis size can cause concern in some people. Having a small penis might affect a person’s self-confidence and lead to feelings of anxiety. One of the many myths surrounding masturbation is the idea that it can make a person’s penis bigger or smaller. However, these myths can worsen anxiety in people who already have issues […]

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Pain in the lower abdomen and bloating: What to know

Pain in the lower abdomen and bloating: What to know

Lower abdominal pain is pain that occurs below a person’s belly button. Bloating refers to a feeling of pressure or fullness in the abdomen, or a visibly distended abdomen. Sometimes, these symptoms occur together. Though occasional lower abdominal pain and bloating are common, a person should speak to their doctor if it becomes a regular […]

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Weight loss surgery reduces skin cancer risk

Weight loss surgery reduces skin cancer risk

According to a recent study, individuals with obesity who undergo weight loss surgery have a reduced risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma. Share on PinterestA recent study finds more evidence that obesity increases the risk of developing melanoma. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Melanoma accounts for […]

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Heart attack: New protein therapy may improve recovery

Heart attack: New protein therapy may improve recovery

New preclinical research in animal models finds that infusing a specific protein into scar tissue after a heart attack improves and speeds up the recovery of the heart. Share on PinterestResearchers are soon to test a new therapy for improving heart function and recovery after a heart attack. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), […]

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Through my eyes: Surviving cancer twice

Through my eyes: Surviving cancer twice

“Helen, I’m so sorry to tell you that you have stage 4 ovarian cancer.” I will never forget hearing those words. Share on PinterestCancer treatment was pretty grueling in the 1980s, and outcomes were a lot gloomier than they are today. Nothing could ever prepare you for hearing your doctor say you have cancer. My […]

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Sinus Infection vs. Allergies

What is the treatment for sinus infections and allergies? Sinus Infection Viral sinusitis Antibiotics are not necessary for sinusitis caused by a virus. Frequently recommended treatments include pain and fever medications, for example: Bacterial sinusitis Bacterial infection of the sinuses is suspected when facial pain, nasal discharge resembling pus, and other symptoms last longer than […]

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TB Vaccine More Powerful When Given Intravenously

TB Vaccine More Powerful When Given Intravenously

Latest Infectious Disease News THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The tuberculosis (TB) vaccine is far from infallible, but new animal research suggests the problem is not the vaccine but how it is delivered. When given to monkeys intravenously rather than as an injection, the vaccine was much more effective, researchers from the University […]

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AHA News: 32-Year-Old Mom Faces ‘Widow Maker’

AHA News: 32-Year-Old Mom Faces ‘Widow Maker’

Latest Heart News THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — Ever since Ashli Stewart was a kid, people have told her that she’s old at heart. Raised by a single mother, Stewart often made dinner and helped her little brother with his homework. Today, as a mother of three and an executive assistant […]

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)

Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) facts When a coronary artery becomes blocked (usually by a blood clot), an area of heart tissue loses its blood supply. What is coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery? According to the American Heart Association, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgeries are among the most commonly performed major operations. CABG […]