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Just 6 Months of Walking May Boost Aging Brains

Just 6 Months of Walking May Boost Aging Brains

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter Latest Alzheimer’s News THURSDAY, Dec. 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Walking and other types of moderate exercise may help turn back the clock for older adults who are losing their mental sharpness, a new clinical trial finds. The study focused on older adults who had milder problems with memory and thinking […]

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Can chemotherapy help treat Crohn’s?

Can chemotherapy help treat Crohn’s?

Crohn’s disease is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation, primarily in the digestive tract. While there is no cure for Crohn’s, some types of chemotherapy could reduce the symptoms and cause the disease to go into remission. Doctors typically only recommend chemotherapy for Crohn’s disease in very specific circumstances, including when other standard treatment […]

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How to tell the difference between lice and dandruff

How to tell the difference between lice and dandruff

Lice are easy to confuse with dandruff, which is a very common problem. While lice are a temporary infestation, dandruff is a chronic skin condition. Every year, 6 to 12 million people in the United States get head lice. Most are children ages 3 to 12 years old. Both lice and dandruff are usually treatable […]

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What to know about peritonsillar abscesses

What to know about peritonsillar abscesses

A peritonsillar abscess is a painful, pus-filled collection of tissue that forms in the back of the throat near one of the tonsils. Peritonsillar abscesses, also called quinsy, often appear as a result of tonsillitis. These abscesses are uncommon because doctors tend to treat strep throat and tonsillitis with antibiotics. In this article, we provide […]

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Can HIV live and spread outside the body?

Can HIV live and spread outside the body?

HIV cannot survive for very long outside of the body, and it cannot replicate without a human host. There is no single answer to the question of how long HIV can survive outside of the body, as it depends on the fluid the virus is present in. Only certain body fluids, including semen, blood, vaginal […]

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Alzheimer’s: Study zeroes in on brain’s weakest link

Alzheimer’s: Study zeroes in on brain’s weakest link

Alzheimer’s disease is a form of neurocognitive decline that affects millions across the world. The exact cause is unclear, but new research is uncovering the mechanisms that allow Alzheimer’s to become established in the brain. Which brain cells are the most vulnerable to Alzheimer’s? In Alzheimer’s disease, as in other forms of dementia, a defining […]

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1 in 4 People Over 25 Will Be Hit by Stroke

1 in 4 People Over 25 Will Be Hit by Stroke

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter Latest Heart News THURSDAY, Dec. 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A quarter of the world’s people over the age of 25 will experience a debilitating stroke during their lifetime, a new study estimates. Rates vary country to country, but in the United States 23 percent to 29 percent of people can […]

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Have Your Cake And Lose Weight, Too

Have Your Cake And Lose Weight, Too

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Diet & Weight Management News THURSDAY, Dec. 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — No one thinks of a piece of layer cake as a diet item. But it turns out that even conscientious label readers may overestimate the size of a single serving and underestimate the number of calories they’re eating. […]

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Metformin vs. Januvia

Metformin vs. Januvia

What’s the difference between metformin vs. Januvia? What is metformin? What is Januvia? Metformin is an oral medication that lowers blood glucose (sugar) and is used for treating type 2 diabetes. Metformin increases the sensitivity of liver, muscle, fat, and other tissues to the uptake and effects of insulin, which lowers the sugar levels in […]

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Health Tip: Dealing With a Pulled Hamstring

Health Tip: Dealing With a Pulled Hamstring

(HealthDay News) — A pulled hamstring is a common injury for athletes who play sports such as track, soccer and basketball. Latest Exercise & Fitness News Symptoms of the injury include swelling, bruising or discoloration and weakness in the hamstring. Most hamstring injuries will heal with rest and won’t require surgery, the American Academy of […]