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Aspirin and Pancreatic Cancer: Is There a Magic Pill?

It’s known as “the silent disease.” The symptoms are hard to recognize, and they often go unnoticed for months or even years. This year alone, 46,000 people will be diagnosed with it—and nearly 40,000 will die because of it.

How to Recognize and Treat a UTI

Pain when you pee? If you have burning or cramping when you urinate, or if you notice changes in your urine — such as cloudiness, odor or blood — you may have a urinary tract infection, or UTI.

Baby Aspirin During Pregnancy Could Be a Lifesaver – Especially for Black Women

Kidney Stones: How to Avoid Them and What to Do If You Get One

The pain from a kidney stone can start abruptly and be intense. It’s been described as more painful than labor, excruciating and sharp. If you have a kidney stone, your first concern is to get relief. Once the stone passes, your next concern may be how to avoid the condition from developing again.

Recognizing and Treating Autism

“I didn’t want to hear it, I didn’t want to know. 

Joints, Muscles and Nerves: Link Between Brain and Body

From walking to bending and even breathing, every movement your body makes depends on the neuromuscular system. This intricate system includes your joints, muscles and nerves, all working together to provide a link between your thoughts and actions. 

Redefining herself – and her lifestyle

For years, no decades, Michelle Milliner walked through department stores and dress shops admiring the designer labels and their elegant styling. She looked but never for very long. She knew her size 30 body was not going to fit into any of those clothes.

Heat, Humidity and Your Heart

Even if you’re an elite athlete in perfect health, your heart works harder and is more vulnerable on hot, humid days. For people with a history of heart problems, the risk is much greater. 

Connection Between Roundup and non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma?

Does Roundup, the most popular weed killer in the world, cause cancer—specifically non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma? A California jury awarded a former school groundskeeper $289 million in damages from Roundup’s manufacturer, Monsanto, after the groundskeeper developed a terminal case of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Connection Between Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline?

Hearing loss affects 30 percent of Americans in their 60s, and that percentage more than doubles for those 70 and older. While it’s one of the most common conditions affecting older adults, some studies indicate that hearing loss can signal an even more serious deterioration—that of cognitive ability.