The CDC classifies insufficient sleep as a public health problem due to its link to car crashes, workplace accidents, occupational errors, and the detrimental effect on overall health and well-being. Current research shows a strong link between poor sleep hygiene (sleep hygiene is implementing good sleep habits and regular sleep) and high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, […]
What is Pyoderma? Pyoderma is defined as a bacterial skin infection. It comes from the Greek words pyo meaning “pus,” and derma meaning “skin.” Pyoderma may also be referred to as impetigo, especially in young puppies. Symptoms and Types Itchiness Pustules Crusted skin Small, raised lesions Loss of hair (alopecia) Dried discharge in the affected
Coccidiosis is a parasitic type of infection caused by the coccidium that most commonly causes watery, mucus-based diarrhea in dogs. Over time, if it is not treated, it can cause damage to the lining of the dog’s intestinal tract. With treatment, the prognosis is good. Symptoms and Types You may notice that the dog has
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WHAT IS THE COMMON COLD? A virus causes the common cold. The most common virus is the rhinovirus. You can catch this virus by touching contaminated surfaces or coming in contact with a sick person. The common cold is one of the most common infections, usually a mild infection that lasts about seven to ten days. The
Norovirus was discovered in the 1970s and is commonly known as winter vomiting disease because it is prevalent during the winter. Norovirus can be transmitted person-to-person as well as through contaminated foods and drinks. This makes it very hard to control outbreaks. It is very contagious and found in most areas. Norovirus is among the most
As we age, understanding the right medications, supplements and assistive devices available can help us maintain our health. Regular exercise and a nutritious diet are crucial for remaining healthy in our twilight years. Both fiber and calcium (particularly for women) beocme more important and should be supplemented if your diet is lacking in them. Chronic
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Heartburn is the common term used to describe a burning sensation in the upper chest. Although it is called heartburn, it is not related to the heart at all. Heartburn is caused by stomach acid moving back up the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. Occasional heartburn is usually
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Muscular dystrophy (MD) can occur in individuals of both sexes, and ethnicity, and any age. Of the nine main types of MD, the two that are most common in the United States are Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD). Caused by a Genetic Mutation DMD and BMD occur in approximately 1 in
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Occasional heartburn is common, especially after eating a large meal, when bending over, or upon laying down. OTC products can effectively treat this type of heartburn, Frequent heartburn (several times a week for 2 weeks) may be a symptom of a long-term condition known as GERD, or gastrointestinal reflux disease. GERD affects between 20% and
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most frequently prescribed antidepressants. SSRIs are called selective because they affect serotonin rather than other chemicals in the brain. These drugs block the reuptake (removal) of serotonin, which kepps the level of serotonin balanced and helps regulate mood. SSRIs Affect Serotonin Levels in the Brain There are currently
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Acne vulgaris is a common chronic skin condition that most frequently affects the face, back, and chest area. Acne occurs most often in adolecents, but it is also seen in adulthood. It presents itself in the form of open (blackheads) and closed (whiteheads) clogged pores. What Causes Acne Vulgarus? Acne occurs when skin follicles (pores)
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Before becoming a popular treat on a stick, Rock Candy used to be a common cold medicine. For centuries it has been recognized as having marked therapeutic and preservative qualities. In fact, in the West, sugar was used only as a medicine or preservative until people “discovered” that it also made a sweet treat – sometime in the middle
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Almost one out of every four people in North America has high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. High blood pressure can lead to a number of medical conditions including heart/kidney disease and stroke. Some risk factors include being overweight, smoking, drinking alcohol and comsuming caffeine. Regular exercise can reduce your risk by 20-50% and
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Researchers at John Hopkins University found that adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) who received long-term opioid treatment for pain often had more pain and fatigue than those not on long-term opioid treatment. Records of 83 adults (29 on long-term opioid therapy, 54 not taking opioids) with SCD who filled out daily electronic pain diaries
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To address widespread concerns about testosterone therapy (TT) for testosterone deficiency (TD), international experts at a consensus conference developed a set of resolutions and conclusions for physicians and patients. After examining the best available scientific evidence, the participants agreed unanimously the TD is a clinical signficant condition that may benefit from treatment, with or without
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A retrospective study conducted at Stanford University School of Medicine suggests that prostate cancer patients who are treated with androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) are twice as likely as those who are not treated with these testosterone-lowering drugs to develop dementia within 5 years. Clinical data from Stanford on nearly 10,000 patients with prostate cancer were examined,
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Fourteen dozen common gene variants that appear to have robust links to menopausal hot flashes have been discovered by researchers at the University of California – Los Angeles. These gene variants affect a receptor (tachykinin receptor 3) in the brain that controls the release of estrogen and is present in women of all ethnicities. Women’s
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If you or a loved one is suffering from Fibromyalgia (FM), you may feel very alone and as if there is no relief. But the truth is that FM is very common, and there are more than 3 million cases in the US per year Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that can last for years
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The risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) may be increased by a history of gallstone disease, researchers at Tulane University have concluded. Gallstone disease, one of the most common and costly gastrointestinal disorders in the United States, has similar risk factors as coronary heart disease, including diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and poor
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The drug Abaloparatide was found to significantly reduce the risk of new vertebral and nonvertebral fractures among postmenopausal women with osteoporosis after 18 months of daily injections in a multicountry, randomized trial led by the Colorado Center for Bone Research. 1,901 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis received active treatment or placebo for 18 months. New vertebral fractures accurred less often
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