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Kidney Disease Risk Tied to Sugar-Sweetened Drinks

Kidney Disease Risk Tied to Sugar-Sweetened Drinks

Latest Digestion News THURSDAY, Dec. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — People who drink lots of sugar-sweetened drinks may be putting themselves at a heightened risk for kidney disease, a new study suggests. The study of more than 3,000 black men and women in Mississippi found that those who consumed the most soda, sweetened fruit drinks […]

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Prostate cancer: New, quicker test to assess metastasis risk

Prostate cancer: New, quicker test to assess metastasis risk

People with prostate cancer are at risk of metastatic tumors forming. A newly developed test can assess this risk more quickly than existing tests and is also cheaper to run. Researchers explain the benefits of a new test that measures the risk of metastasis in prostate cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, about 11.2 […]

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Study finds link between obesity and sense of smell

Study finds link between obesity and sense of smell

A recent review concludes that people with obesity have a reduced ability to detect and discriminate smell compared with those who are not obese. A recent review highlights a possible link between obesity and olfaction. Obesity is a medical condition characterized by an excessive amount of body fat. It is a global issue that affects […]

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Ovarian Cysts (Causes, Signs, Symptoms, Treatment)

Ovarian Cysts (Causes, Signs, Symptoms, Treatment)

What should I know about ovarian cysts? Ovarian cysts are closed, sac-like structures within the ovary that are filled with a liquid or semisolid substance. Ovarian cysts may not cause signs or symptoms. Larger cysts are more likely to cause signs and symptoms such as: Pain in the abdomen, pelvis, sometimes radiating to the low […]

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Kicking, Punching: Who’s at Risk for a Violent Sleep Disorder?

Kicking, Punching: Who’s at Risk for a Violent Sleep Disorder?

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Sleep News WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — You’ve probably seen movies where a veteran returns home from the horrors of war and wakes in the middle of the night yelling, punching or flailing so much that they harm themselves or a sleep partner. This isn’t just Hollywood drama. […]

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Freckles

Freckles

Are Freckles Harmful? Freckles are harmless. They may sometimes be confused with more serious skin problems. Conversely, more serious problems such as skin cancer may at times be passed over as a mere freckle. Anyone who has one or more pigmented spots of which they are not certain should be seen by a dermatologist. Treatments […]

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Health Tip: Choose the Right Doctor

Health Tip: Choose the Right Doctor

(HealthDay News) — When you’re looking for a new doctor, find someone you feel comfortable talking with, the U.S. National Institute on Aging suggests. Latest Senior Health News The agency offers these additional tips: Locate several doctors who meet your criteria. Read online reviews to understand how existing patients rate each doctor. Call each doctor’s […]

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Flakka

Flakka

What Are Bath Salts Made Of? How Do People Abuse Bath Salts? Bath salts are a type of “designer” drug of abuse. The reason these drugs are commonly called bath salts is because they tend to be in the form of white powder or crystals. However, these substances are not at all the same as […]

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Cocaine and Crack Abuse

Cocaine and Crack Abuse

REFERENCES: Ackerman, J.P., T. Riggins, and M.M. Black. “A Review of the Effects of Prenatal Cocaine Exposure Among School-Aged Children.” Pediatrics 125.3 Mar. 2010: 554-565. American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition. Arlington, Virginia: American Psychiatric Association, 2013. American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, […]