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How to Head Off Holiday Weight Gain

How to Head Off Holiday Weight Gain

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Diet & Weight Management News WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — From Halloween through New Year’s, holiday weight gain affects people the world over and, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, it can happen with any major holiday, not just the winter ones. […]

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Health Tip: Snacks for People With Diabetes

Health Tip: Snacks for People With Diabetes

(HealthDay News) — For people with diabetes, maintaining blood sugar may become easier with healthier snacking, says the University of Michigan Comprehensive Diabetes Center. Latest Diabetes News Snacks with 15 to 30 grams of carbs and snacks containing less than 150 calories typically are good options. For people with diabetes, the school recommends: An apple […]

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HPV-Linked Head and Neck Cancer on the Rise

HPV-Linked Head and Neck Cancer on the Rise

By Adam Townsend on 11/06/2019 3:05 PM Latest Cancer News Source: MedicineNet Health News Eddie Money. Peter Tork. Dave Mustaine. These megapopular musicians were all diagnosed with head and neck cancers. Two of them died from the disease this year, with the third, Mustaine, currently undergoing treatment. More and more cases of virus-related cancer in […]

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Another Weight-Loss Surgery Benefit: Lower Breast Cancer Risk

Another Weight-Loss Surgery Benefit: Lower Breast Cancer Risk

By Elizabeth HeubeckHealthDay Reporter Latest Cancer News TUESDAY, Nov. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) –Weight-loss surgery may do more than shrink one’s waistline: New research suggests it lowers the chances of breast cancer among women with genes that make them vulnerable to the disease. In a large-scale study that involved more than 1.6 million obese women, […]

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Even a Little Exercise May Bring a Brain Boost

Even a Little Exercise May Bring a Brain Boost

By Rich HolmesHealthDay Reporter Latest Alzheimer’s News WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Just 10 minutes of exercise a day appears to sharpen mental prowess, new research suggests. “Getting off the couch and walking a block can help keep you on the right track,” said study author Nicole Spartano, a research assistant professor at […]

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Health Tip: Are You Allergic to Jewelry?

(HealthDay News) — If jewelry causes your skin to itch, you may be allergic to nickel, says Winchester Hospital. Nickel is a silvery-white metal that is used to make a range of products, including zippers, buttons and costume jewelry. Latest Allergies News Winchester Hospital recommends these solutions: Stick to sterling silver or 14-karat gold. Wear […]

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Pitted keratolysis: What to know

Pitted keratolysis: What to know

Pitted keratolysis is a bacterial infection of the skin that affects the soles of the feet or the palms of the hands. People with physical jobs that require them to wear enclosed footwear for extended periods, such as those working as farmers or soldiers, may be more likely to develop the infection because bacteria thrive […]

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What can cause red blood cells in urine?

What can cause red blood cells in urine?

Red blood cells (RBC) can be present in urine even when they are not visible to a person. The medical term for RBC in the urine is hematuria. There are two types of hematuria. One is called “gross hematuria,” which occurs when a person can see the blood in their urine. The other type is […]

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What are the phases of the menstrual cycle?

What are the phases of the menstrual cycle?

The menstrual cycle consists of several stages, or phases, that the female body needs to go through to prepare for the possibility of becoming pregnant each month. Hormone fluctuations are responsible for transitioning the body from one phase to the next. There are four phases of the menstrual cycle. These are: the menstrual phase the […]