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Can seborrheic dermatitis cause hair loss?

Can seborrheic dermatitis cause hair loss?

Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition that causes an itchy, flaky rash to develop on the scalp, face, or other parts of the body. Many people call it dandruff. Rarely, a person can experience temporary hair loss with seborrheic dermatitis. In this article, find out more about seborrheic dermatitis and how it may cause hair […]

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What are the best foods for diverticulitis?

What are the best foods for diverticulitis?

Diet can affect the symptoms of diverticulitis. Some foods can help prevent symptoms, while others may make a flare-up worse. According to an article in the journal Gastrenterology, diverticulitis is one of the most common gastrointestinal diagnoses in United States clinics. Medical treatment may include antibiotics or surgery. Doctors may recommend that people follow a […]

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Probiotics: Benefits for immunity may depend on sex

Probiotics: Benefits for immunity may depend on sex

For the first time, a new study shows that “Probiotics and prebiotics can have different effects on the immune system in male, compared [with] female, piglets.” The findings have important implications for research on the effects of these supplements, as well as for personalized, probiotics-based treatments. Share on PinterestNew research suggests that the benefits of […]

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Physical activity may protect against prostate cancer

Physical activity may protect against prostate cancer

Researchers using a new method of assessing risk factors for prostate cancer have found an intriguing link between a lack of physical activity and an increased risk of this condition. Share on PinterestNew evidence suggests that being physically active could help slash prostate cancer risk. Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer […]

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Balance Disorders

Balance Disorders

How does the vestibular system work? Our vestibular system works with other sensorimotor systems in the body, such as our visual system (eyes) and skeletal system (bones and joints), to check and maintain the position of our body at rest or in motion. It also helps us maintain a steady focus on objects even though […]

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Is Childbirth More Dangerous in Rural Areas?

Is Childbirth More Dangerous in Rural Areas?

Latest Pregnancy News MONDAY, Dec. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you are pregnant and live in a rural area of the United States, new research shows that you’re at higher risk of life-threatening complications or death during or after childbirth. “Our study suggests that geographic disparities may put rural women at an increased risk […]

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Cold Medicine and Cough Syrup for Adults

Cold Medicine and Cough Syrup for Adults

Got a cold and need something for a nagging cough? Some over-the-counter treatments may give you relief. Three types of medicines can ease a cough caused by a cold or bronchitis; suppressants, expectorants, and ointments you apply to your skin called topicals. What cough medicine stops a hacking cough fast? Suppressants do their job by […]

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CBD Medicine May Help Ease Another Form of Seizure

CBD Medicine May Help Ease Another Form of Seizure

Latest Neurology News By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter SATURDAY, Dec. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Prescription-grade CBD may help control hard-to-treat seizures caused by a rare genetic disorder, a preliminary study suggests. The study involved 224 patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) — a genetic condition that affects about one in 6,000 people, according to the […]