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Which migraine medications are most helpful?
February 18, 2024If you suffer from the throbbing, intense pain set off by migraine headaches, you may well wonder which medicines are most likely to offer relief. A recent study suggests a…
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New guidelines aim to screen millions more for lung cancer
February 17, 2024Lung cancer kills more Americans than any other malignancy. The latest American Cancer Society (ACS) updated guidelines aim to reduce deaths by considerably expanding the pool of people who seek…
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How well do you score on brain health?
February 6, 2024Need another jolt of motivation to shore up a resolution to shed weight, sleep more soundly, boost nutrition or exercise levels, or cut back on alcohol? Then you'll be pleased…
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Why do your prescription drugs cost so much?
December 5, 2023I was in line at a pharmacy recently as the customer ahead of me was picking up her prescription. The pharmacist matter-of-factly said: “that’ll be $850.” All she could say…
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Can watching sports be bad for your health?
November 20, 2023As the new year rolls on, sports fans rejoice! You’ve had the excitement of the college football bowl games and the national championship game, the NFL playoff games are winnowing…
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Flowers, chocolates, organ donation — are you in?
October 18, 2023Chocolates and flowers are great gifts for Valentine’s Day. But what if the gifts we give then or throughout the year could be truly life-changing? A gift that could save…
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What is a tongue-tie? What parents need to know
October 5, 2023The tongue is secured to the front of the mouth partly by a band of tissue called the lingual frenulum. If the frenulum is short, it can restrict the movement…
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A mindful way to help manage type 2 diabetes?
September 17, 2023Lifestyle changes like regular exercise, a healthy diet, and sufficient sleep are cornerstones of self-care for people with type 2 diabetes. But what about mind-body practices? Can they also help…
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Could men with advanced prostate cancer avoid chemotherapy?
September 7, 2023When we think about radiation therapy, we typically picture treatments directed at tumors by a machine located outside the body. Now imagine a different scenario — one in which radioactive…
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Dialectical behavior therapy: What is it and who can it help?
August 6, 2023Feeling sad, anxious, or angry at times is a normal part of the human experience. But do you — or someone you’re close to — seem to experience these and…