Tuesday, September 20, 2016

What's Your Sedimentation Rate?

A sedimentation rate is common blood test that is used to detect and monitor inflammation
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Sedimentation Rate

A sedimentation rate is common blood test that is used to detect and monitor inflammation in the body. The sedimentation rate is also called the erythrocyte sedimentation rate because it...
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 Diseases and Conditions

What Is Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum? Facts, Signs, Symptoms

Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a disorder involving degeneration of the elastic fibers. Signs and symptoms include small yellow-white raised areas in the skin folds that bend a great deal...
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Carrot-Stick Approach: A Way to Get Folks to Eat More Veggies, Fruits

Giving low-income Americans discounts on fruits and vegetables while disallowing sugar-sweetened soda and treat purchases may improve their diets, a new study suggests. About one in...
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Health Tip: For a Healthier Diet, Plan Ahead

Planning ahead for healthier meals makes it less likely that you'll order takeout. Here are suggestions for squeezing food preparation into your busy week, courtesy of the American Heart...
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Minorities Less Likely to Get Clot-Clearing Stroke Drug

A clot-busting drug known as tPA can greatly improve stroke outcomes, but it isn't given to minorities nearly as often as it is given to white men, a new U.S. study shows. Blacks were 26 percent less...
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Health Tip: Too Busy for Breakfast?

When you're running late in the morning, it may be tempting to grab an unhealthy breakfast food or skip the meal entirely. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests these quick alternatives...
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