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Heart Attack or Not? Apple Watch Might Give the Answer

Heart Attack or Not? Apple Watch Might Give the Answer

Latest Heart News By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Nov. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A doctor armed with your Apple Watch might be able to tell if you’re suffering from a heart attack, researchers report. A physician should be able to gather enough heart rhythm data by placing the watch’s sensors on different parts of […]

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Can Air Pollution Take a Toll on Your Memory?

Can Air Pollution Take a Toll on Your Memory?

Latest Alzheimer’s News MONDAY, Nov. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution may trigger Alzheimer’s-like brain changes and speed memory decline in older adults, a new study suggests. Previous research has implied that exposure to fine particle air pollution increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, but it wasn’t clear how […]

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Penicillin Allergy Less Common Than Thought: Study

Latest Allergies News MONDAY, Nov. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Millions of Americans think they’re allergic to penicillin, but they’re not, a new study reveals. This erroneous belief adds millions of dollars to health care costs and results in unnecessary side effects from more powerful antibiotics, researchers say. It also adds to the danger of […]

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Weed: Can it kill you?

Weed: Can it kill you?

While marijuana may have both short and long term adverse side effects, there is limited research as to whether using it can cause death. Smoking weed can, however, impair judgment and motor skills, so smoking cannabis before driving or doing other dangerous activities may increase the risk of an accident. However, most experts consider the […]

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6 home remedies for obstructive sleep apnea

6 home remedies for obstructive sleep apnea

If you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission. How this works. Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which a person’s upper airways become partially or completely blocked. This obstruction causes the person to experience pauses in breathing while they sleep, usually due to the relaxation of […]

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Epiploic appendagitis: Everything you need to know

Epiploic appendagitis: Everything you need to know

Epiploic appendagitis is a rare inflammatory condition that affects the small fat-filled pouches on the colon or large intestine. People who have epiploic appendagitis may experience severe lower abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Although epiploic appendagitis can cause significant pain, doctors can easily treat it with conservative pain management and, in some cases, antibiotics. Continue […]

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Everything you need to know about choline

Everything you need to know about choline

If you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission. How this works. Choline is a nutrient that supports various bodily functions, including cellular growth and metabolism. The body makes some choline, but the majority comes from dietary sources. In 1998, the Institute of Medicine officially recognized choline as […]

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Chronic Lyme disease: Everything you need to know

Chronic Lyme disease: Everything you need to know

Lyme disease comes from a bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi. Ticks, most commonly the deer tick, spread Lyme disease. Doctors usually treat the infection with antibiotics. With treatment, Lyme disease typically clears up quickly for most people. However, some people continue to have symptoms of Lyme disease following their treatment. Doctors refer to this as chronic […]

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Microvascular ischemic disease: What to know

Microvascular ischemic disease: What to know

Microvascular ischemic disease describes conditions that affect the small blood vessels in the brain. These conditions include stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, and dementia. Age and high blood pressure are among the main risk factors for microvascular ischemic disease. In this article, we provide more information on microvascular ischemic disease, including its symptoms, causes, and treatment. Share […]