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What to know about a slow heart rate

What to know about a slow heart rate

A person’s heart rate generally slows with age and while resting. However, athletes may also have slow heart rates. Anyone with concerns about their heart rate should talk to a doctor for help in determining whether bradycardia suggests a problem. Heart rate changes with a person’s activity level. During intense physical exertion, the heart has […]

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What to know about contusions

What to know about contusions

The medical term for a bruise is a contusion. Injuries to bones, muscles, and the tissue just under the skin can cause bruises. The eyes and mouth, as well as internal organs such as the lungs, can also bruise. Bruises are a type of bleeding under the skin. A sharp blow, such as from falling […]

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Chlamydia in men: Everything you need to know

Chlamydia in men: Everything you need to know

Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection. Anyone can have chlamydia, but it may affect males and females differently. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is the most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States. In this article, learn about the symptoms of chlamydia in males, […]

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Struggling to focus? This new brain training app may help

Struggling to focus? This new brain training app may help

In a world in which our brains are almost constantly overstimulated, many of us may find it challenging to stay focused for extended periods. Researchers from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom have now developed an app that trains the mind to maintain concentration. Research suggests that a newly developed brain training app […]

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Everything you need to know about R-CHOP

Everything you need to know about R-CHOP

Chemotherapy uses a wide variety of drugs. Some are effective on their own, while others work best in combination with other types of medication. R-CHOP chemotherapy is an example of a combination treatment. R-CHOP consists of five separate drugs. These are: (R) rituximab (Rituxan) (C) cyclophosphamide (H) doxorubicin hydrochloride (O) vincristine (Oncovin, Vincasar PFS) (P) […]

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Can Noxzema help with eczema?

Can Noxzema help with eczema?

Noxzema is primarily a treatment for acne and pimples, but it may also help with symptoms of eczema. Eczema causes patches of dry, cracked, itchy skin, and sometimes fluid-filled blisters. There are many treatment options, which work in different ways — some aim to hydrate the skin, while others aim to reduce inflammation. Noxzema is […]

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Oolong tea extract may stave off breast cancer

Oolong tea extract may stave off breast cancer

New research finds that oolong tea can damage breast cancer cells and that people who consume large amounts of this tea have a lower risk of developing breast cancer. Oolong tea may have secret cancer-fighting properties, a new study suggests. Despite recent advances in screening procedures and treatment, breast cancer remains both the most common […]

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How your flu medicine can affect your heart

How your flu medicine can affect your heart

January is at the heart of the cold and flu season, and whenever the sneezing and coughing hits, we tend to stock up on anti-inflammatories and decongestants to help us fight these symptoms. However, the American Heart Association warn that these drugs can have unwanted effects on the heart. Some of the most common drugs […]

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Body Size May Influence Longevity in Women, But Not Men

Body Size May Influence Longevity in Women, But Not Men

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter Latest Women’s Health News TUESDAY, Jan. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Here’s a new study finding that’s bound to make tall, thin women happy: Their body size and their gender make it more likely they will reach the milestone age of 90 than either men or shorter, heavier women. If these […]