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What is amenorrhea? Explain the often-overlooked menopause phase.
Most women have a basic understanding of menopauseBut have you heard of menopause? during “CBS Mornings” segment On fertility on Wednesday, co-host Gayle King admitted she hadn’t heard of the term until her doctor’s visit — and she’s not alone. Perimenopause has gained traction on social media as more women have opened up about this […]
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Study finds that Hispanic adults are less likely to get statins for heart disease
CNN – A new study shows that black and Hispanic adults in the United States are less likely than white adults to get statins, drugs that prevent or treat common forms of heart disease. For the study, published Wednesday in the journal JAMA Cardiology, researchers analyzed data on more than 3,000 people ages 40 to […]
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I broke my neck to save money – now I’m blind
A man who lost his sight after breaking his neck has warned people about the dangers of doing DIY chiropractic sessions at home. Andy Wilson, 53, has suffered from chronic back pain since he was a child, but after years of seeing a chiropractor, he decided to save money by mimicking the moves of a […]
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The CDC is sounding an alarm about a deadly fungus. 6 things to know.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sounding alarms this week about a dangerous fungus that has grown more prevalent in the United States since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, and poses a deadly threat, particularly in hospitals. Everything looks like the setting for an HBO show The last of usAfter a fungal […]
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Sanofi becomes the latest drugmaker to announce insulin price cuts, imposing a cap of $35 on the private insured.
CNN – Sanofi announced Thursday that it is cutting the price of Lantus, the most widely prescribed insulin in the United States, by 78% and capping it at $35 per month for those with private insurance. The change will take effect on January 1. The move follows similar moves by Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk […]
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sick? Take a mucus test. Mucus, cough, and fever reveal how to treat a cold
It can be hard to decipher when you or your kids have allergies or something more serious. When should you go to the doctor? When should you take the medication, and what should you take it with? Kathryn Herb, family nurse practitioner American Family Care With locations in Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, and Wendell, they […]
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The VA will pay for Leqembi. It’s a step in the right direction for Biogen.
Biogen and partner Eisai have scored a win in their campaign to get US government agencies to pay for their new Alzheimer’s treatment, but their goal of full Medicare coverage remains elusive. Eisai (ticker: ESAIY) said Monday that the Veterans Health Administration, which provides health care to nine million veterans, will cover the treatment, Leqembi, […]
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Linking the Mediterranean diet to a reduced risk of dementia
Subscribe to CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you the expert-backed, delicious eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life. CNN – There is no proven or proven cure A way to prevent dementia, which affects 55 million people around the world, but a number of studies have said that […]
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A 63-year-old woman had a heart attack. Her advice could save your life.
One person dies every 34 seconds in the United States from cardiovascular disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and that means each and every one of us has to take care of our heart health so we don’t become one of them. I firmly believe that we all need to be […]
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Study: These foods increase the risk of dementia — by a lot
ghee. hamburger. sausage. Store-bought pastries, cakes, and cookies. Oh, and soda — sugar or diet. They’re all bad and they all increase your risk of dementia — a lot. So reports to one of the largest and scariest studies ever conducted, involving nearly 60,000 people in their 40s, 50s and 60s. The study, which included […]
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