What to expect from allergy skin testing
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Over 50 million people in the United States have allergies. In order to effectively treat allergies, it is important to find out exactly what you are allergic to.
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Preventing the progress of chronic kidney disease
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This progressive and irreversible disease can have many complications; however there are steps you can do to slow its progression, helping you live longer without complications or the need for renal replacement therapy.
Read MoreDoes Botox for migraines help?
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Known for its ability to smooth wrinkles on the face, Botox injections have also been shown to be effective in the treatment of treating migraines.
Read MoreUnderstanding tendonitis of the foot and ankle
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One area of your body that can be prone to developing tendonitis is your feet and ankles.
Read More10 Complementary cancer treatments to consider
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These patients know the importance of following their oncologist’s recommendations for treatment and should not be looking to replace their current traditional cancer treatments with complementary treatments.
Read MoreWhy insufficient sleep harms your skin
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If you want your complexion to reflect to others a radiant, healthy, and well-rested appearance, your sleep habits need to be in check.
Read More9 Triggers of asthma making it worse
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The struggle to breathe in air, chest tightening and quickened breathing is comparable to drowning in air or the feeling of a cloud in your lungs.
Read More5 Must-know facts about rheumatoid arthritis
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Overtime, it can damage cartilage causing joints to become unstable, loose, painful and deformed.
Read MoreTame heartburn naturally without pills
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More than 15 million Americans use a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors, or P.P.I’s to treat heartburn.
Read MoreWhat is the significance of having a colon polyp?
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Can they lead to colon cancer and will it require surgery to remove them, are a couple of questions many patients will want answered.
Read MoreWhat to know about cancer and blood clots
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One other possible side effect someone with cancer is at risk for but rarely mentioned is blood clots also known as thrombosis.
Read MoreNew guidelines on fasting before cholesterol testing
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The prevailing belief has always been that fasting at the time of obtaining a sample of blood, would provide the most accurate result.
Read MoreWhat to expect after a stroke
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Depending on the severity of a stroke, most stroke victims will have life changes to face and will likely have to relearn how to gain control and independence in everyday living situations.
Read MoreHow serious are heart murmurs?
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A normal heartbeat makes a “lubb-dubb” sound as your heart valve closes. But sometimes a doctor may hear an additional sound of an unusual swishing or whooshing called a heart murmur.
Read MorePrevent skin cancer by practicing sun safety
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About 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers and 85 percent of melanoma cases are associated with exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
Read More15 essential facts about stroke
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Similar to a heart attack, a stroke is actually a “brain attack.” A heart attack happens when blood suddenly is unable to reach a part of your heart but a stroke happens when blood supply cannot reach certain parts of your brain.
Read MoreSigns of oral allergy syndrome
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Once the food has been swallowed or removed from the mouth, the symptoms go away quickly and treatment is usually not needed.
Read MoreBeating high blood pressure that won’t budge
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Except for when you experience a major heart event such as a heart attack or even stroke.
Read MoreStudy finds possible link between obesity and brain changes
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The evidence shows that cellular responses produced in the brain due to inflammation may be the reason for these effects.
Read More4 Conditions making walking a struggle
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But what if it just plain hurts too much to accomplish this and it’s not because you have bad knees or hips due to arthritis?
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