Thursday, November 12, 2015

Knee Arthritis: Steroid Shots vs. Ozone Injections

Millions of aging Americans are plagued by arthritic knees. What helps curb the condition?
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Knee Arthritis: Steroid Shots May Not Help Long-Term, Ozone Injections Promising

Millions of aging Americans are plagued by arthritic knees, and two new studies offer insight into what might -- or might not -- help curb the condition. Both studies were presented this...
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Side Effects Cause Some to Stop Taking Blood Thinner Brilinta

Side effects like bleeding or shortness of breath cause some heart attack survivors to stop taking a potentially lifesaving new blood thinner during clinical trials, researchers report...
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'Walkable' Neighborhoods Boost Heart Health, Studies Find

Your heart health may depend, at least in part, on the sidewalks and public transportation available in the community where you live, two new studies suggest. People are less likely to have...
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Health Tip: Considering Circuit Training

A circuit training regimen typically includes eight to 10 exercises targeting different areas of the body. The American Council on Exercise mentions these potential benefits...
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Could Brain Stimulation Be a Way to Weight Loss?

Electrical stimulation of the brain might hold potential as a weapon against obesity, a small study suggests. The U.S. National Institutes of Health study found that stimulating the...
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Fast-Food Menus With Calorie Counts Not Changing New Yorkers' Habits

Calorie labeling on menus has had little effect on the number of calories consumed by people eating at fast-food restaurants in New York City, a new study shows. The findings suggest...
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