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SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)

SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) definition and facts Picture of SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) SIBO stands for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. SIBO can be considered to be of two types. One is associated with identifiable diseases or conditions of the intestines. The other is not. SIBO of either type can give rise to similar […]

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Glucose Tolerance Test

Glucose Tolerance Test

What is the glucose tolerance test? Picture of a Woman Is Getting a Glucose Tolerance Test Though no longer routinely used for diagnosing diabetes. The oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) was the gold standard for making the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. It is still commonly used during pregnancy for diagnosing gestational diabetes. With an […]

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Health Tip: 7 Ways to Prevent Wrinkles

Health Tip: 7 Ways to Prevent Wrinkles

Latest Skin News Are DIY Sunscreens Dangerous? Health Tip: Bed Bug Protection Bedbugs Date Back to T. Rex’s Time Tattoo Inks Recall Due to Bacterial Contamination Curbing a Skin Oil Might Help Curb Acne Want More News? Sign Up for MedicineNet Newsletters! (HealthDay News) — Facial wrinkles can be caused by aging, smoking and sun […]

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How Does Your Choice of Birth Control Affect Sexual Desire?

How Does Your Choice of Birth Control Affect Sexual Desire?

Latest Sexual Health News By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Many women use birth control pills or other hormone-based contraceptives to enjoy sex without fear of an unplanned pregnancy. But could they kill your mojo? There has been some concern that a woman’s sex drive can drop after starting a […]

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Health Tip: Preparing Your Car for Winter

Health Tip: Preparing Your Car for Winter

Latest Prevention & Wellness News (HealthDay News) — Winter storms and cold temperatures can be dangerous. But if you get your car ready for cold weather, you can have a safer winter, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC suggests: Service the radiator and maintain antifreeze. Check the tread on all […]

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Conjoined Twins

Conjoined Twins

Find a local Doctor in your town What are conjoined twins? Picture of Conjoined Twins Conjoined twins are a rare type of twins in which part of the twins’ bodies are fused together. When this happens, the fusion occurs between the same body parts (for example, head to head, chest to chest). The location and […]

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Obesity Might Skew Blood Tests in Kids

Obesity Might Skew Blood Tests in Kids

Latest Healthy Kids News MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If your child is obese, new research suggests that those extra pounds can alter the results of routine blood tests. “We performed the first comprehensive analysis of the effect of obesity on routine blood tests in a large community population of children and found […]

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Can Apps Make Your Kids Smarter?

Can Apps Make Your Kids Smarter?

Latest Healthy Kids News By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Smartphones, tablets and laptops are everywhere, and young children are fascinated by them. Now, new research suggests that parents might be able to harness that curiosity and use apps on the devices to boost early learning. The review found that […]

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FDA Gives First Ebola Vaccine for Adults the Green Light

FDA Gives First Ebola Vaccine for Adults the Green Light

Latest Infectious Disease News FRIDAY, Dec. 20, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The first Ebola vaccine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is a single-dose injection called Ervebo. The vaccine from Merck & Co. is approved to protect against the Zaire ebolavirus in people 18 and older. In the United States, Ebola infections are […]