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High Blood Pressure Symptoms in Women You Shouldn't Ignore
We all know that things like stress or diet changes can temporarily elevate our blood pressure. But you might not actually ...
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Blood test may detect stroke type before hospital arrival, allowing faster treatment
A blood test may rapidly distinguish brain bleeds from clot-caused strokes, even before people with stroke symptoms reach the ...
Crisis services haven't adapted to 988 suicide hotline, study says
Most community crisis services did not expand after the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, potentially blunting the ...
This condition shares a lot of its symptoms with anxiety — but it’s much more serious
“Hyperthyroidism is often linked to Graves’ disease, another autoimmune condition that overstimulates the thyroid. Thyroid nodules, which are abnormal lumps in the thyroid, and excessive iodine can ...
Dr. Roach: With severe dementia, medications are of limited benefit
His geriatric doctor said "no" to prescribing medication to help slow down the disease. The doctor said his pulse rate is low ...
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Swimmers Are Better At Managing Diabetes: 10 Exercises That Help You Manage Blood Sugar
Exercises like walking, swimming, and yoga may help you better manage your blood sugar. In addition, physical exercises also ...
Dear Doctor: What do long-term, large studies show about the use of statins for women’s health?
There remains controversy in the scientific community about the benefit of statins in women, because women have been less studied than men.
Your Good Health: Medications have limited benefit for severe dementia
At Stage 5 of the Global Deterioration Scale, a person can’t safely live without assistance. Unfortunately, the treatments at this stage are of limited benefit.
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With severe dementia, medications are of limited benefit
My 89-year-old husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. He does not take any medication. He is in excellent health except for the Alzheimer’s. His blood pressure is 123/69 mm Hg, and his pulse ...
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Blood Test Identifies Stroke Type Pre-Hospital Arrival
People with brain bleeds had nearly 7 times higher blood levels of a specific brain protein, called glial fibrillary acidic ...
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Blood Test May ID Stroke Type Pre-Hospital for Speedier Care
People with brain bleeds had nearly 7 times higher blood levels of a specific brain protein, called glial fibrillary acidic ...