Severity of condition and risk of premature death is growing fastest for people aged 18 to 34, according to Blue Cross Blue Shield SUMMARY: People 18 to 34 have the most severe impact from diabetes, […]
We hear about cancer all the time, but do you really know what it is? SUMMARY: Humans are made up of trillions of cells that grow and divide. Cancer occurs when cells multiply in an […]
Norovirus is a highly contagious form of “stomach flu.” Here are tips from the CDC on how to avoid infection SUMMARY: Norovirus is a highly contagious viral illness that causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. […]
This sometimes fatal pneumonia is often underdiagnosed by physicians SUMMARY: Legionnaires’ disease is a bacterial disease that causes fever, cough, and pneumonia that can be seen on an x-ray. A milder form is called Pontiac […]
Summer is upon us and so are ticks. HNN is covering ticks, how to remove them, and potential diseases from their bites. SUMMARY: Ticks are parasites that feed on human blood. Their bites can carry […]
This video from the National Institue of Allergy and Infectious Diseases explains. SUMMARY: Food allergies are an auto-immune response to something eaten that one’s immune system mistakes for something negative. It’s Food Allergy Awareness Week! […]
May is Stroke Awareness Month – and the best kind of awareness is how to spot if someone you know has had a stroke. SUMMARY: Stroke is a dangerous event requiring immediate medical attention. Learn […]
Low sodium in the body can be deadly. Here are four unusual causes of this dangerous disorder. SUMMARY: Low blood sodium (hyponatremia) is an acute disorder that causes mild to life-threatening symptoms. This article describes […]
Patches of lighter skin are the main sign of vitiligo, a medical condition that can occur at any age. SUMMARY: Vitiligo is a noncontagious lifelong disorder where the cells that make skin color are destroyed. […]
Irritable bowel syndrome can cause a host of painful bowel problems SUMMARY: IBS affects millions of Americans, mostly women. Common symptoms are pain & bowel habit disruption. Lifestyle changes can be effective in managing the […]
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