Men, in case you haven’t already heard – COVID-19 hits us harder than it does women. Around the world, men who get the novel coronavirus more often wind up in the hospital than women, and they are nearly two and a half times more likely to die from it. Men also tend to discount the need for masks and […]
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Knowing where to turn next with your breast cancer treatment can be a tough decision. But understanding the different types of therapies available for metastatic breast cancer can help ensure you know what’s best for you. Hormone and targeted therapies Hormonal therapies The first-line treatment for advanced hormone receptor-positive (estrogen receptor-positive or progesterone receptor-positive) breast
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What is heart disease? Heart disease is a term that describes a group of medical conditions involving disease of the heart or blood vessels. The Mayo Clinic identifies the following conditions as heart disease: Other diseases of the heart include: What are the symptoms of different types of heart disease? Chest pain from the heart muscle because
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Heart disease in children Heart disease is difficult enough when it strikes adults, but it can be especially tragic in children. Many different types of heart problems can affect children. They include congenital heart defects, viral infections that affect the heart, and even heart disease acquired later in childhood due to illnesses or genetic syndromes.
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Since I was a child, my skin has ranged from normal, to dry, to very dry. I’ve had almost no pimples in my life. It would be a fantastic skin story if my eczema wasn’t so prominent. I’ve been aware of my eczema and skin allergies for almost 15 years. During these skin sensitivity-aware years, I’ve learned much about
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As with many people who have psoriatic disease, I deal with fatigue most of the time. In my situation, this is less the case with psoriasis than it is with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). When I was in law school, I developed some stiffness in my neck due to poor ergonomics in my desk chair when studying. I
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Long-term use of anti-inflammatory medications for arthritis of the knee may make the condition worse, new research shows. The study looked at the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen and naproxen and tracked knee inflammation using MRIs for 4 years. “The use of NSAIDs for their anti-inflammatory function has been frequently propagated in
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Migraine can cause watery eyes either before or during an episode. This may be due to migraine’s effect on nerves that also affect your eyes. Other headache types, like cluster headache, can also cause watery eyes. Migraine is a primary headache disorder known for recurring “attacks,” or episodes. These involve moderate to severe pain that
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Essential oils are highly concentrated liquids made from leaves, stems, flowers, bark, roots, or other plant elements. Aromatherapy often involves essential oils that can offer health benefits like reducing stress and improving circulation via sensory stimuli (scent). Essential oils can even help treat certain conditions like headaches or migraine. Different oils offer different benefits. They
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What doctors used to call a “rebound headache” is now called a medication overuse headache. Some migraine medications are more likely to cause it than others. People with migraine may be familiar with the term “rebound headache.” These painful episodes follow an initial headache, typically after the effects of your medication wear off. Doctors now
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