Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Avoid Shingles Reactivation

Usually a cause for the reactivation of the virus is never found, however...
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Shingles – Shingles Rash Pictures, Symptoms, Vaccine Facts

Is shingles contagious? Shingles (herpes zoster virus) is a painful, contagious rash caused by the Varicella zoster virus. Learn about shingles symptoms, treatment and vaccine information...
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Kinesio Tape

Kinesio Tex Tape was created and developed by Dr. Kenzo Kase in 1973. It is a treatment that is felt to prolong the effects of physiologic work done. After many unsuccessful attempts to use adhesive...
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Head Injury Screening Tests Approved

New computer software to assess the brain's function after a traumatic head injury have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Immediate Post-Concussion...
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Health Tip: Shop for the Freshest Fish

Fish is a healthy addition to your menu, but it's important to keep it fresh. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises: Shopping for fish displayed on a thick pack of fresh ice in a case...
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Family Trumps Friends in Extending Seniors' Lives

Among older folks, close family relationships appear more important than dear friends in extending life, a new study finds. Older adults who were extremely close with family other than spouses had...
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Too Few Female Urologists to Meet Aging Patients' Demand

Women prefer to see female urologists, but there are far too few to meet a growing demand, a new study reports. Researchers analyzed patient data from 2003 to 2012 for more than 6,000 urologists...
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