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New Coronavirus Targets ACE2 - A New Piece of the Puzzle
Having been identified as a target for the new coronavirus, ACE2 is helping shape drug development efforts and identify those most at risk
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HIV Testing: How Accurate Are At-Home and Rapid Tests?
Tests for HIV may not pick up the virus in your blood until a month after infection, so it's important to test more than once over a period of time
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CBD Oil 101: What You Need to Know
Preliminary studies suggest CBD oil may be beneficial for a range of conditions, but more research needs to be carried out
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Vaping and Popcorn Lung
"Popcorn lung" or bronchiolitis obliterans is one possible consequence of vaping, which is typically caused by breathing dangerous chemicals
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HIV/AIDS Rapid Test: What You Need to Know
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that strikes the immune system, making it difficult for the body to fight infections and diseases.
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What You Should Know About CBD and Pain
CBD has shown some promise in a few areas, but the jury is still out
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Endometriosis Diet: Are There Foods to Eat or Avoid?
Although medication and surgery are the treatment mainstays for endometriosis, diet can play a role
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Endometriosis Surgery: What to Expect
There is no cure for endometriosis, but for some women, surgery may be a worthwhile option to control the pain and other symptoms
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Endometriosis: The 4 Stages & Treatment Options
Endometriosis is a common and often distressing condition for women
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Vaping vs. Smoking: Is Vaping The Best Option To Quit Smoking?
Smokers who take up vaping will often continue to smoke and using both products together increases the risk of respiratory disease
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Early Warning Signs of Ovarian Cancer
The challenge with ovarian cancer is that often there are no symptoms and so it goes undetected and spreads
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Probiotics: What Works for IBS?
Eating foods or taking a pill with probiotics may help rebalance the trillions of microbes normally found in your digestive tract
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Ovarian Cancer Treatment Options
Various treatment options are available including surgery, chemotherapy and targeted therapies
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Ovarian Cancer Stages and Survival Rates
There are four ovarian cancer stages and expected survival rates vary by the stage and type of the disease
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Checking for Ovarian Cancer: Screenings and Test Options
Ovarian cancer can go undetected in the early stages of the disease due to a lack of symptoms
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Your Kidney Cancer Treatment Options
If you've been diagnosed with kidney cancer your treatment options will depend largely on the stage at which your cancer was diagnosed
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Peanut Allergy: Symptoms and Treatment
Peanut allergy is a common allergy that can be life-threatening and cause anaphylaxis in some people
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Natural Home Remedies for Seasonal Allergies
There’s a lot you can do to ease symptoms with home remedies for allergies
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Breast Cancer Diet Tips: Foods to Eat, Foods to Avoid
It's important to understand what constitutes a healthy, well-balanced diet and what know what you should avoid
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Can You Take Allergy Medications While Pregnant?
If you are pregnant and suffering from allergy symptoms then lifestyle modifications, home remedies and medications may help
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Allergy Medications 101: Types, Usage and Alternatives
Because most allergies can't be cured, treatments are aimed at easing symptoms
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IBS vs. IBD: The Differences and Similarities Explained
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) both affect the gut, but they are different conditions with different treatments
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How and Where to Get an HIV Test: The Process Explained
Getting an HIV test is the only way to know for sure whether you have the virus
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Breast Cancer Self-Exam: A Step-by-Step Guide
Regular self-examinations used in conjunction with other screening methods is useful for identifying breast cancer
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Breast Cancer Signs
Keeping an eye out for signs of breast cancer and checking any changes with your doctor are useful things you can do to take care of your health
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Prostate Cancer Treatments: Exploring the Options
Treatment options range from more traditional cancer therapies like surgery, radiation and chemotherapy to cutting-edge hormone and biological therapies
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The 4 Stages of Prostate Cancer
When diagnosed with prostate cancer, the next step is to determine if it has spread and how much. This is called staging, and prostate cancer has 4 stages.
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Stage 4 Breast Cancer: Life Expectancy and Treatment Options
Stage 4 breast cancer means the cancer has spread, or metastasized, beyond the breast and nearby lymph nodes to other parts of the body
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What You Should Know About Breast Cancer Stages
Understanding the TNM staging system and your 0-4 stage tells you a lot about your breast cancer
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What to Know About the Types of Breast Cancer
Breast cancers are not all created the same and it can be helpful to know and understand the differences
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Understanding Endometriosis Pain
Endometriosis might be the cause of your extremely painful menstrual periods or infertility
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Medications to Ease ADHD Symptoms
Medication is one of the mainstays for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
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My Child May Have ADHD: Now What?
ADHD is one of the most common and treatable neurobehavioral disorders in children
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6 Foods and Drinks That Wreck Heart Health
Some foods and drinks are particularly bad for your heart and should ideally be avoided
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Cystic Acne 101: Causes and Treatments
Cystic acne is one of the most severe forms of acne and is best treated by a dermatologist
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Heart-Healthy Diet: Good Food and Common Sense Guidelines
A nutritious diet can help you maintain a healthy weight as well as control your blood pressure and cholesterol levels
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Leukemia: Understanding the Basics
Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that interferes with the body’s ability to produce normal types of white blood cells
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Stages of Leukemia: What You Should Know
During a diagnosis of leukemia, one of the most important determinations a doctor makes is the stage, which describes the degree and seriousness of the cancer
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Factors That Affect Leukemia Survival Rates
The survival rate of leukemia varies markedly, depending on the age of the person with leukemia and the type of leukemia.
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Leukemia vs. Lymphoma: What’s the Difference?
Both diseases are blood cancers, but leukemia is found in the blood and bone marrow while lymphoma appears in the lymph nodes
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Stage 4 Prostate Cancer: Survival Rates, Treatment and Support
Stage 4 is an advanced stage of prostate cancer, but treatment options are available to improve quality of life and slow the disease
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome vs. Ulcerative Colitis vs. Crohn’s Disease: What’s the Difference?
Irritable bowel syndrome is classified as a gastrointestinal disorder, while ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are types of inflammatory bowel disease
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Diabetes: 9 Early Warning Signs
Recognizing the early warning signs of diabetes so that you can begin treatment and make changes early on is important
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Understanding Irregular Periods
Irregular periods can be the norm for girls and perimenopausal women transitioning to the end of their menstrual stage of life
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How to Stop Period Pain: Top Tips to Try
Exercise, heat, supplements and medication are just some of the options to beat period pain
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Does Eating Red Meat Cause Heart Disease?
The link between heart disease and eating red and processed meats isn't as clear as people would like
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Liver Cancer: Stages 1 Through 4 Explained
The stage of liver cancer helps determine your best treatment option and prognosis
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Liver Cancer: Diagnosis and Testing Options
If your doctor suspects that you might be at risk for liver cancer, there are a number of tests that can be used to make a diagnosis.
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Warning Signs of Liver Cancer
The liver is the body’s largest internal organ, and several different forms of cancer can affect it.
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Hodgkin's Versus Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma — The Differences Explained
Both diseases affect lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, but they appear differently under a microscope
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Kidney Cancer Stages Explained
Kidney cancer from stage 1 to 4 - what the numbers mean
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Stage 4 Liver Cancer: Understanding the Prognosis
This stage of liver cancer is advanced and is associated with lower 5 year survival rates
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Liver Cancer Treatment Options by Stage
For those facing a diagnosis of liver cancer, the road can be challenging.
