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Lung Cancer Report Delivers Good, Bad News

Lung Cancer Report Delivers Good, Bad News

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter Latest Cancer News WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13, 2019 (HealthDay News) — More Americans are surviving lung cancer in recent years, but very few people at high risk are getting the recommended screening. Those are the highlights from the latest “State of Lung Cancer” report from the American Lung Association (ALA), published Nov. […]

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Chondromalacia Patella (Patellofemoral Syndrome)

Chondromalacia patella facts Patellofemoral syndrome, or chondromalacia patella, can cause knee pain. Chondromalacia patella is the most common cause of chronic knee pain. Chondromalacia patella has also been called patellofemoral syndrome. The pain of chondromalacia patella is aggravated by activity or prolonged sitting with bent knees. Abnormal “tracking” allows the kneecap (patella) to grate over […]

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AHA News: Omega-3 May Boost Brain Health in People With a Common Heart Disease

AHA News: Omega-3 May Boost Brain Health in People With a Common Heart Disease

Latest Alzheimer’s News TUESDAY, Nov. 12, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Omega-3 fatty acids have drawn attention for their potential to keep people’s thinking sharp as they age, and new research appears to support that notion for some heart patients. The study found taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements was associated with better brain function […]

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Vaginal pain: Causes and how to treat it

Vaginal pain: Causes and how to treat it

Vaginal pain can be a temporary symptom of infection or injury. Or, it can be a chronic symptom with no known cause. Persistent vaginal pain with no clear cause is called vulvodynia. It is a common gynecological condition, affecting up to 16% of women in the United States. Fear or embarrassment may keep a person […]

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Some Jobs Are Better for Women’s Hearts Than Others

Some Jobs Are Better for Women’s Hearts Than Others

Latest Women’s Health News TUESDAY, Nov. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Could your chosen profession determine the health of your heart? It could certainly have an influence, new research suggests. Scientists analyzed data from more than 65,000 postmenopausal women in the United States and found that several jobs were associated with poor heart health. Compared […]

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Thyroid Peroxidase Test

Thyroid Peroxidase Test

What is thyroid peroxidase? Picture of the thyroid gland. Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) is an enzyme made in the thyroid gland that is important in the production of thyroid hormone. TPO is found in thyroid follicle cells where it converts the thyroid hormone T4 to T3. The thyroid gland is located in the lower part of […]

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Older Cyclists Prone to Injury: Study

Older Cyclists Prone to Injury: Study

Latest Senior Health News TUESDAY, Nov. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — More bicyclists on the road make cycling safer, but head and face injuries still occur, a new study finds. From 2008 to 2017, even as the number of bike riders increased, the number of head and face injuries stayed steady, according to researchers from […]

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Health Tip: A Well-Stocked First-Aid Kit

Health Tip: A Well-Stocked First-Aid Kit

(HealthDay News) — A first-aid kit can help you after an injury or in an emergency. So keeping a first-aid kit in both your car and home is good practice, says Mayo Clinic. Latest Prevention & Wellness News Mayo mentions these must-have items for a first-aid kit: A comprehensive first-aid manual. Adhesive tape, gauze, elastic […]

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Plants Will Not Boost Your Home’s Air Quality: Study

Plants Will Not Boost Your Home’s Air Quality: Study

Latest Prevention & Wellness News TUESDAY, Nov. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Don’t count on potted plants to keep your home’s air clean. Dispelling a common belief, researchers at Drexel University in Philadelphia found that natural ventilation does a far better job than houseplants in maintaining air quality in homes and offices. “This has been […]

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Jimmy Carter Recovering After Brain Procedure

Jimmy Carter Recovering After Brain Procedure

Latest Neurology News TUESDAY, Nov. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — After three falls in recent months, former President Jimmy Carter was recovering at an Atlanta hospital Tuesday morning following surgery to ease pressure on his brain caused by bleeding from those falls. The 95-year-old “is recovering at Emory University Hospital following surgery this morning to […]