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Data Shows Procedure for Severe Asthma Sufferers Provides Long-Term Relief
One in 12 people has asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but recent data shows a 7-year-old procedure called bronchial thermoplasty is giving people with severe asthma long-term relief from future flare-ups.
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Obesity Rates Continue to Increase in the U.S.
It’s been well known for some time that we have challenges with obesity in our country, but now a recent report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights the increasing seriousness of America’s obesity epidemic.
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Intense Chemotherapy Isn’t Significantly Better Than Standard Chemotherapy
A type of more frequent chemotherapy in which women receive treatment every two weeks isn’t significantly better than traditional chemotherapy, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Family-Friendly Physical Activities That Can Keep You Healthy
As a parent you lead by example, and this truth also extends to healthy eating and exercise.
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5 Things Your Radiologist Wants You to Know About Medical Imaging
Medical imaging is critical in the diagnostic and treatment process. Imaging studies including X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, PET scans, nuclear medicine and ultrasounds use various technologies to see below the skin's surface. These technologies are an important part of disease detection, monitoring existing conditions and determining treatment response.
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Why You Should Discuss Your Sex Life With Your Doctor
About 4 percent of Americans identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, but according to a new study these Americans may not be getting comprehensive care because doctors may not ask about their sexual orientation.
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Should Partners Be Given STD Prescriptions, Too?
Prescribing drugs to treat sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) to both sexual partners when only one seeks such treatment during a doctor’s visit may reduce the incidence of STDs, according to a recent study published in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections.
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When Should I Begin to Consider Freezing My Eggs?
The average age of first-time mothers has increased over the last 15 years, from 24.9 years old to 26.3 years old, according to government data.
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How Heat Can Trigger Asthma Symptoms
Nearly 25 million American adults and children currently have asthma, a condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways.
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Coping with Pregnancy-Associated Breast Cancer
For most women, being pregnant is an incredibly uplifting experience. Sure, it comes with its fair share of discomfort and inconvenience, but that is largely outweighed by the incomparable joy of bringing another life into the world.
