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Peptic Ulcer (Stomach Ulcer)

Peptic Ulcer (Stomach Ulcer)

Peptic ulcer (stomach, duodenum) facts and picture Peptic ulcers may not be painful for some people, but for others the pain is constant. Peptic ulcer are sores in the lining of the esophagus, stomach or duodenum. The main symptom of a stomach or duodenal ulcer is upper abdominal pain, which can be dull, sharp, or […]

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Weight-Loss Surgery Brings Surprise Bonus: Breathing Easier

Weight-Loss Surgery Brings Surprise Bonus: Breathing Easier

Latest Diet & Weight Management News By Elizabeth HeubeckHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Countless Americans who struggle with extreme obesity turn to weight-loss surgery for help, and now new research shows the procedure can deliver an unexpected benefit: better breathing. Until now, few studies have used CT scans to peer inside […]

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Could Strep Throat Become Untreatable?

Could Strep Throat Become Untreatable?

Latest Cold and Flu News THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — When a child has strep throat, an antibiotic like penicillin usually has them back at school 24 hours later. But a new study warns that strains of bacteria that cause strep throat and “flesh-eating disease” appear close to becoming resistant to penicillin and […]

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Just 1% of Doctors Prescribe Nearly Half of Opioids in U.S.

Just 1% of Doctors Prescribe Nearly Half of Opioids in U.S.

Latest Chronic Pain News WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Nearly half of all opioid doses and more than a quarter of all opioid prescriptions in the United States come from 1% of health care providers, a new study says. The authors said this suggests that efforts to reduce overuse of prescription opioid painkillers […]

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Study Confirms CT Screenings Can Cut Lung Cancer Deaths

Study Confirms CT Screenings Can Cut Lung Cancer Deaths

Latest Cancer News By Rich HolmesHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — A new Dutch study is being hailed as proof of the need for annual CT screenings of former and current longtime smokers to reduce deaths from lung cancer. Dr. Debra Dyer, a spokeswoman for the American College of Radiology and chair […]

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Massachusetts’ Health Reforms Helped Catch More Cancers Early

Massachusetts’ Health Reforms Helped Catch More Cancers Early

Latest Cancer News WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Advanced-stage colon cancer diagnoses declined after Massachusetts expanded health insurance coverage, a new study finds. In 2006, state legislators passed a health insurance reform law with the aim of providing health care access to nearly all residents. “Colorectal cancer frequently occurs in adults under 65 […]

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Bone Marrow Transplants Less Risky Now

Bone Marrow Transplants Less Risky Now

Latest Cancer News WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The risks faced by U.S. bone marrow transplant patients have dropped sharply, a new study shows. While this type of transplant can be lifesaving for patients with blood cancers (such as leukemia) and other diseases, there are potentially life-threatening risks, the researchers noted. But the […]

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Diets Rich in Fruits, Veggies Could Lower Your Odds for Alzheimer’s

Diets Rich in Fruits, Veggies Could Lower Your Odds for Alzheimer’s

Latest Alzheimer’s News By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Older adults who regularly consume a group of antioxidants called flavonols may have a decreased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. The compounds exist in many fruits and vegetables, with the richest sources including green vegetables like kale, […]