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Diabetes: Switching to common drugs raises risk of complications
Jul 19, 2018
A new study finds that switching from metformin to sulfonylureas to control blood sugar levels may significantly increase the risk of major complications. Read More
Can you have a miscarriage without bleeding?
Jul 18, 2018
Bleeding is usually the earliest sign of a pregnancy loss. However, some miscarriages occur without bleeding, or bleeding may follow other symptoms. It is important to remember that new symptoms do not always signal a pregnancy loss and that the risk declines after the first weeks of pregnancy. Learn more here. Read More
What does it mean when your poop is stringy?
Jul 18, 2018
Poop changes, depending on what a person eats, and can sometimes look stringy. Both serious and mild conditions that affect the bowels can cause stringy poop. Medical treatment depends on the underlying cause while poop may change naturally once a person changes their diet. Learn more about stringy poop here. Read More
How do you know if you have pernicious anemia?
Jul 17, 2018
Pernicious anemia is a condition where there is a lack of red blood cells. A vitamin B-12 deficiency causes it when the body is unable to absorb this nutrient effectively. Tiredness, shortness of breath, slow reflexes, and pale skin are among the symptoms. Find out here how doctors treat this immune system problem. Read More
'Unseen' stool blood may predict mortality risk
Jul 16, 2018
New research suggests that the results of a 'fecal occult blood test' may help to predict the risk of premature death from all causes. Read More
Targeting one hormone may help treat bowel cancer
Jul 16, 2018
A new study reveals that p38 protein in myeloid cells promotes gut inflammation and tumor formation with help from a hormone triggered by p38 in the cells. Read More
Omega-3-derived cannabinoid may stop cancer
Jul 16, 2018
A cannabinoid that occurs naturally in our bodies as a result of omega-3 fatty acid metabolism is found to have anticancer properties. Read More
What to know about end-stage kidney disease
Jul 16, 2018
End-stage kidney disease is the last stage of chronic kidney disease when the kidneys stop functioning properly. Without sufficient kidney function, waste products begin to build up in a person's blood, causing a variety of symptoms. In this article, learn about the causes and treatment of end-stage kidney disease. Read More
What are the symptoms of stage 4 breast cancer?
Jul 13, 2018
When breast cancer reaches stage 4, it will have spread from the breast to other parts of the body. Cancer cells in new parts of the body can cause a wide variety of symptoms. Here, we explain the symptoms that occur when breast cancer spreads to the bones, liver, or brain. We also cover other symptoms and treatment. Read More
Causes and treatment of chronic prostatitis
Jul 13, 2018
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate that can cause pain, sexual dysfunction, and urination issues. Chronic prostatitis might last for more than 3 months. Possible causes include bacterial infections and damage to the nerves or muscles in the pelvic area. Treatment often involves antibiotics. Learn more here. Read More
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