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Eggs and cholesterol: Is industry funded research misleading?

Eggs and cholesterol: Is industry funded research misleading?

Whether dietary cholesterol increases levels of cholesterol in the blood is a controversial topic. Although many researchers have investigated this question, a recent review asks whether industry funding has slanted the overall results. Share on PinterestDo industry funded studies paint eggs in too favorable a light? Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is essential for […]

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Symptoms of 12 Serious Diseases and Health Problems

Symptoms of 12 Serious Diseases and Health Problems

Source: Getty Images Symptoms of 12 serious diseases and health problems facts When is a cough “just” a cough, or a headache a symptom to be concerned about? Listed are signs and symptoms that could indicate a serious health condition, and you should see a doctor if you experience any symptoms of concern. Sometimes, a […]

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HIV Treatment, Medications, and Prevention

HIV Treatment, Medications, and Prevention

What are HIV treatments? What medications are used in the treatment of HIV? HIV Awareness – Anyone Can Get HIV Medicines have been developed to inhibit almost all stages of the viral lifecycle. These are called highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART or ART) and include the following: Nucleoside and nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) inhibit […]

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Caring for Grandkids Might Help Stave Off Loneliness

Caring for Grandkids Might Help Stave Off Loneliness

Latest Senior Health News WEDNESDAY, Dec. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Caring for a grandchild might be the best way to fight the isolation of old age, new research suggests. This conclusion is based on 2014 data collected as part of an ongoing German survey of older adults. Among the nearly 3,900 grandparents in the […]

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Fewer Americans Have a Primary Care Doctor Now

Fewer Americans Have a Primary Care Doctor Now

Latest Prevention & Wellness News By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The number of Americans who have a primary care doctor is shrinking — with potential consequences for their health, researchers say. Their new study found that in 2015, an estimated 75% of Americans had a primary care provider — […]

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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Early Warning Signs and Types

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Early Warning Signs and Types

What is MS (multiple sclerosis)?  Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that causes demyelination, or disruption of the substance that coats and protects nerve cells, in the spinal nerve and brain cells. The specific symptoms and severity of the disease are related to the exact areas of the nervous system that are affected and the […]

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Where Pot Is Legal, People Are Likely to Believe Its Benefits

Where Pot Is Legal, People Are Likely to Believe Its Benefits

Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you live in a state where recreational marijuana is legal, you’re more likely to think that it offers health benefits, a new study finds. People think those benefits include relieving pain, anxiety and depression, researchers say. “Our results show that residents of states […]

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Opioids May Not Be to Blame for Rise in U.S. Suicides

Opioids May Not Be to Blame for Rise in U.S. Suicides

Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In a finding that suggests most opioid overdose deaths are accidental, new research shows suicide is associated with far fewer of these deaths than thought. “Our findings suggest that the current emphasis on the contribution of suicide to opioid-related deaths may be overstated, and […]