When the pancreas becomes inflamed
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There are two types of pancreatitis – acute and chronic. Both types are serious and can lead to complications with severe cases leading to bleeding, infection, and permanent tissue damage.
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Excessive TV watching after age 50 linked to loss of mobility
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TV watching was particularly singled out as a major contributor to increasing one’s risk of becoming disabled over the age of 50.
Read MoreChecklist for boosting a man’s heart health
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This vital organ needs tender loving care throughout a man’s life as heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in men (and women) as every year just under half a million men will die of cardiovascular disease.
Read MoreFacts about kidney infections
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If the kidneys become infected, symptoms usually develop quickly within a few hours and may include:
Read MoreThe thing that’s missing in your struggle to lose weight
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To lose pounds, a smart diet plan of a modest reduction in food intake while gradually increasing exercise substantially is a must for weight loss.
Read MoreGroundbreaking new anti-inflammatory drug considered biggest breakthrough in treating heart disease since statins
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The only problem is up to one-fourth of people who have one heart attack will go on to have another within five years even if they are taking a statin regularly.
Read More5 forgotten risk factors for heart attack
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There are other risk factors that also increase the likelihood of having a myocardial infarction. Risk factors we tend to forget about until it may be too late.
Read MoreWays to stay active after a total knee replacement
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Before starting any new sport or physical activity, always check with your doctor if you are ready and if it is appropriate for you.
Read MoreCould you have actinic keratosis?
/AKs can also form on or at the border of the lip. An AK on the lip is known as “actinic cheilitis” and looks like a white or grayish scaly patch on a dry, often cracked lip.
Read MoreWhen nighttime nocturia is disrupting your sleep
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The frequent waking up to head to the bathroom disrupts a normal sleep cycle resulting in excessive tiredness the next day affecting their quality of life.
Read More5 vaccines all grandparents need
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Vaccinations are not just for babies and children – all adults (parents or not) should get vaccinated for preventable diseases.
Read MoreAvoid these mistakes preventing insulin from doing its job
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To avoid minimize and avoid mistakes made with insulin, here are several factors that could be preventing insulin from doing its job:
Read MoreWhat you need to know about kidney cancer
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Once it has been confirmed that it is kidney cancer, a person will be referred to a cancer specialist which may include a urologist, a radiation oncologist or a medical oncologist.
Read MoreDoes Botox for migraines help?
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Are there any potential downsides in using Botox for migraines?
Read MoreHow singing serenades hope for Parkinson’s patients
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Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. Almost one million Americans live with the disease which has no known cause or cure.
Read MoreCellulitis – a common skin infection
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Middle-age and older adults are the primary victims of cellulitis. A common cause of how it gets started is from a cut or crack in skin allowing bacteria to enter where they begin to grow and multiply.
Read More7 reasons motivating you to treat your sleep apnea
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If you have or suspect you have sleep apnea, you must let you doctor and anesthesiologist know beforehand so the proper measures can be taken to avoid complications during surgery.
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Targeted Radiotherapy Tackles Cancer
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New research out of the UK indicates that tumor site-specific radiotherapy may offer considerably more benefits for breast cancer patients.
Read MoreRecord number of Americans living with epilepsy
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Epilepsy can be controlled for most people with medications, surgery or devices that stimulate the brain.
Read MoreWhen walking hurts and not because of arthritis
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These walk-rest-walk sessions can be very effective if a person does them for about 30 minutes several times a week.
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