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How to make saline solution

How to make saline solution

It is possible to make saline solution at home by mixing together certain amounts of salt and water. When prepared correctly, homemade saline solution is similar to distilled water. For this reason, it is safe to use in the nose as a sinus rinse and as an eye rinse. A person can also use saline […]

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What are the most likely causes of upper back pain?

What are the most likely causes of upper back pain?

Pain in the upper back is usually the result of poor posture, muscle overuse, or injury. Treatment may include home remedies, such as rest and gentle exercises, or possibly seeing a physical therapist. The upper back is the area between the base of the neck and the bottom of the ribcage. There are 12 bones […]

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Low back pain: Pulsed radiofrequency may be the answer

Low back pain: Pulsed radiofrequency may be the answer

A new study reveals that pulsed radiofrequency may help patients with low back pain that has not responded to conservative therapy. Pulsed radiofrequency treatment may relieve low back pain. Low back pain affects millions of people worldwide. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in the United States, about 80 percent of […]

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Gun ownership and dementia: A growing concern

Gun ownership and dementia: A growing concern

A recent article raises important questions about the prevalence of firearms in the aging population of the United States. The authors argue that there is a vital need to discuss the relationship between dementia and guns. A recent article investigates the issue of gun ownership in an aging population. Gun ownership is a controversial topic, […]

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Working More, But Getting Less Done?

Working More, But Getting Less Done?

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Sleep News THURSDAY, Nov. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — It’s no surprise that many Americans are working overtime. Conservative estimates say that 19 percent of adults put in 48 hours or more a week and 7 percent log in 60 or more. But what you might not realize is that, […]

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Snoring May Be Bigger Health Threat to Women Than Men

Snoring May Be Bigger Health Threat to Women Than Men

By Maureen SalamonHealthDay Reporter Latest Sleep News THURSDAY, Nov. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The hearts of women who snore appear to become damaged more quickly than those of men who “saw lumber” at night, a new study suggests. Evaluating nearly 4,500 British adults who underwent cardiac imaging, researchers also learned that obstructive sleep apnea […]

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Climate Change Ups Heat Deaths, Especially Among Elderly: Report

Climate Change Ups Heat Deaths, Especially Among Elderly: Report

Latest Senior Health News WEDNESDAY, Nov. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Risk of heat-related disease and death is rising worldwide due to climate change, a new report warns. Hotter temperatures threaten the elderly and other vulnerable people with heat stress, and heart and kidney disease, according to an international team of experts. Last year, more […]

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What Couch Potatoes Don’t Know Can Hurt Them

What Couch Potatoes Don’t Know Can Hurt Them

Latest Exercise & Fitness News WEDNESDAY, Nov. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The fastest way to get a sedentary person moving is to tell them the specific health dangers of inactivity, a new report suggests. For the study, researchers surveyed 615 Australian adults, aged 18 to 77, about their levels of physical activity, as well […]

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Doctors’ Office Dementia Tests Are Often Wrong: Study

Doctors’ Office Dementia Tests Are Often Wrong: Study

By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter Latest Alzheimer’s News WEDNESDAY, Nov. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Fast tests designed to help primary care doctors rapidly spot dementia in their elderly patients often get it wrong, a new British report contends. The finding concerns three widely used quick dementia tests: the “Mini-Mental State Examination” (intended to assess mental […]

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What are the symptoms of HIV in women?

What are the symptoms of HIV in women?

HIV can affect anyone, and some symptoms may be different in women. In late 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates, more than 250,000 women in the United States were living with HIV. Below, we describe HIV symptoms in women, how doctors diagnose the condition and what treatment options are available. Image […]