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Ovarian cancer is one of the most serious cancers affecting women, largely because it is often diagnosed at a later stage. It is less common than breast cancer, but it causes more deaths because...

Ovarian cancer is one of the most serious cancers affecting women, largely because it is often diagnosed at a later stage. It is less common than breast cancer, but it causes more deaths because early symptoms are easy to miss. Understanding what every woman...

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Penile cancer is rare, but it’s a serious health condition that every man should be aware of. In the United States, penile cancer accounts for less than 1% of cancers in men, yet delayed...

Penile cancer is rare, but it’s a serious health condition that every man should be aware of. In the United States, penile cancer accounts for less than 1% of cancers in men, yet delayed diagnosis is common, often because symptoms are ignored or misunderstood....

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Blood disorders affect millions of people and can range from mild conditions that require little treatment to serious, life-threatening diseases. Blood plays a vital role in the body by delivering oxygen, fighting infections and...

Blood disorders affect millions of people and can range from mild conditions that require little treatment to serious, life-threatening diseases. Blood plays a vital role in the body by delivering oxygen, fighting infections and controlling bleeding. When something goes wrong with blood cells, clotting...

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Clearer Sound for Seniors: Choosing the Right Hearing Aid

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Only one in seven over-50s living in the U.S. who need hearing aids are using them. For many missing out on regaining their hearing, it’s simply the result of a lack of knowledge about the types of hearing aids...

Only one in seven over-50s living in the U.S. who need hearing aids are using them. For many missing out on regaining their hearing, it’s simply the result of a lack of knowledge about the types of hearing aids available. Completely-in-canal hearing aids are ideal for those wanting a discrete solution to hearing loss. That’s because these nifty devices sit comfortably inside your ear...

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How to Recognize Excessive Sleep Disorder Symptoms

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Excessive sleep disorders encompass a variety of conditions, including hypersomnia and narcolepsy, and they can significantly impact your daily functioning and overall quality of life. Symptoms of sleep disorders present with different symptoms in children. Rather than presenting with...

Excessive sleep disorders encompass a variety of conditions, including hypersomnia and narcolepsy, and they can significantly impact your daily functioning and overall quality of life. Symptoms of sleep disorders present with different symptoms in children. Rather than presenting with overt sleepiness, symptoms in children may include: Symptoms of excessive sleep disorder can significantly impact your daily life and overall health and well-being. If you’re...

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Finding Focus: Modern ADHD Treatments That Actually Work

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Dealing with ADHD can be overwhelming. Thankfully, there are various treatment options available for people of all ages. It's important to talk to your doctor and create a treatment plan, as different approaches will work for different people. Let's...

Dealing with ADHD can be overwhelming. Thankfully, there are various treatment options available for people of all ages. It's important to talk to your doctor and create a treatment plan, as different approaches will work for different people. Let's look at common methods. Various therapies can help manage ADHD, including cognitive behavioral therapy, social skills training and parent training. There are simple lifestyle changes...

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Know Your Triggers, Protect Your Lungs: A Smarter Approach to Asthma

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Asthma triggers may irritate the airways of someone with asthma, causing a physiological response that leads to swelling of the airways. Asthma triggers include the following: Pollen is a microscopic egg-shaped grain produced by flowering plants. It may be...

Asthma triggers may irritate the airways of someone with asthma, causing a physiological response that leads to swelling of the airways. Asthma triggers include the following: Pollen is a microscopic egg-shaped grain produced by flowering plants. It may be carried by the wind and can lead to common allergy symptoms such as congestion and sneezing, as well as an exacerbation of asthma. To reduce...