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Flu season is right around the corner, which is why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reminding all Americans — even healthy adults — to get the flu vaccine. According to the CDC, few healthy adults are bothering to get the flu shot. Records show that most of the people who received […]
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A new study published in the journal Neurology finds that people who suffer from migraines with aura are far more likely to develop movement disorders, like Parkinson’s disease, later in life than those who do not experience such migraines. Migraines are very common among both men and women. But not as many people deal with […]
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One of the more troubling side effects of antipsychotic drugs is weight gain, which can exasperate existing mental health problems. However, a new report says that it is possible to prevent weight gain through a focused lifestyle intervention. Many antipsychotic drugs cause weight gain because of their tendency to stimulate hunger and thirst. They can […]
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A new blood test may make it easier for physicians to detect the signs of depression in adults. It’s hoped the test could help medical professionals identify people who may benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy and measure the results of such treatment. The test reportedly examines the levels of nine genetic indicators, or RNA markers, […]
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Melanoma is one of the deadliest forms of cancer if it’s not detected at an early stage. However, health researchers at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto have discovered a new and effective way of treating advanced skin cancer. The treatment focuses on melanoma patients whose cancer has spread into the bloodstream or lymphatic […]
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