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Your Car Side Window May Not Protect You Well From Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S., and if you think slathering on sunscreen when you’re sitting outdoors is all the protection you need, you are mistaken.
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Exercise May Keep Your Brain Younger
We all understand the value of exercise, from improving heart health to boosting your mood.
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People with HIV and Cancer Less Likely to Get Cancer Treatment
More than 1.2 million Americans live with HIV, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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How to Reduce Your Risk of Getting the Zika Virus
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 234 pregnant women in the U.S. now have the Zika virus, an infection spread by mosquitoes that could cause birth defects.
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Many Caregivers with Critically Ill Loved Ones Face Depression
Caregiving is a 24/7 responsibility, and one that often causes caregivers to place their own needs secondary to those of their loved ones.
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Ovary Removal Linked to Colon Cancer
Women who’ve had their ovaries removed may have a greater risk of colon cancer, according to a recent study’s findings.
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New Study Shows Link Between DNA and Depression
New research bolsters the case that DNA plays a role in the risk for depression.
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A Better Way to Detect Sepsis
Every year, more than 1 million Americans get sepsis, a condition that occurs when the body has an inflammatory response to a serious infection.
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As Thoughts of Suicide Spike, Here’s How You Can Help
September’s National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month initiative was created with the intent of sharing resources and promoting knowledge of the issue of suicide worldwide. Even at the best of times, we often see patients struggling with suicidal thoughts due to chronic illnesses, the loss of a family member or underlying mental illnesses. With the increased stress brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and other serious issues impacting our lives, mental health issues are becoming more prevalent.
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Choosing the Right Over-the-Counter Medication
You wake up with a pounding headache or a severe cough. Or maybe you have a fever and feel congested.
