Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Mammogram Guidelines Changed

Four of five doctors still recommend annual mammograms for women in their early 40s
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Mammogram Guidelines Have Changed, But Are Doctors Listening?

Four of five doctors still recommend annual mammograms for women in their early 40s, despite guideline changes that have pushed back the age for yearly breast cancer screening...
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Americans Are Spending Billions Nipping and Tucking

Are Americans actually trying to keep up with the Kardashians -- the celebrity family focused on looking good? Maybe, because people are spending more than ever before in the...
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Botox May Help Ease 'Burning Mouth' Syndrome

Botox, long used to smooth wrinkles, may come to the rescue for people with a painful condition called burning mouth syndrome. A new study finds that Botox (botulinum toxin)...
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More Younger Americans Are Suffering Strokes: Study

Strokes are typically associated with the elderly, but new research suggests that strokes are increasingly happening to Americans under 65. The study looked at a sample of...
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Don't Bank on Heart-Rate Accuracy From Your Activity Tracker

Wrist-worn activity trackers such as Fitbit don't reliably assess heart rate, a new study finds. While the devices may have some legitimate benefits, they shouldn't be used for medical...
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Tinea Versicolor Treatment

Tinea versicolor is a common skin infection of adults and teenagers (less common in children) caused by a fungus of the genus Malessezia. Since this fungus is a normal inhabitant...
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