10/11/2024
Prostate cancer cells require androgens — male s*x hormones — to grow. Anti-androgens are a type of medication that binds to androgen receptors on prostate cancer cells to prevent their growth.
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Anti-androgens for advanced prostate cancer: How they work
A doctor may prescribe anti-androgens alongside other prostate cancer treatments. Learn more about the types, how they work, side effects, and the outlook.
10/10/2024
Indigestion—also known as dyspepsia—occurs when you have trouble digesting food. When you have indigestion, you may experience a variety of gastrointestinal (stomach-related) symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and discomfort after eating.
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An Overview of Indigestion and How To Get Relief
Indigestion (dyspepsia) is when you have problems with digesting food. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition.
10/09/2024
While few studies investigate the health benefits of CBD tea, many manufacturers claim benefits that science does not yet support.
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CBD tea: Types, uses, benefits, and risks
Scientists are yet to determine the benefits of CBD tea and further research is needed into its effects. Read more about CBD tea here.
10/08/2024
Hives and rashes both affect how your skin looks and feels. Hives (urticaria) are outbreaks of discolored bumps.
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Do You Have Hives or a Rash? Here’s How To Tell
Hives are a type of rash. Hives and other rashes can cause discoloration, itching, or pain, but their symptoms can differ.
10/07/2024
Yescarta (axicabtagene ciloleucel) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed for relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma. As with other drugs, Yescarta can cause side effects, such as fever and fatigue.
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10/07/2024
Yescarta (axicabtagene ciloleucel) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed for relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma. As with other drugs, Yescarta can cause side effects, such as fever and fatigue.
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Yescarta side effects: What they are and how to manage them
Yescarta is a prescription drug to treat relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma. Learn about the common, mild, and serious side effects it can cause and how to manage them.
10/04/2024
Shingles is a viral infection that causes red, blister-like bumps on the skin. Most people who get shingles have it only once, but it can come back.
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7 Signs of Recurrent Shingles Everyone Should Know
Shingles can come back, which is called shingles recurrence, but it’s uncommon. This infection is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which causes chickenpox.
10/03/2024
Mice play a significant role in medical research. They can help scientists to study complex medical conditions as they have similar biological processes to humans.
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Why do scientists use mouse studies?
What are murine studies and why do scientists use them? Read on to learn more about these studies and their relevance to human health.
10/02/2024
Hemochromatosis (also sometimes known as iron overload) is a condition that occurs when your body stores too much iron, which can harm organs like the liver, heart, and pancreas.
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8 Signs You Have Too Much Iron in Your Body
Hemochromatosis (iron overload) occurs when your body stores too much iron, causing symptoms like fatigue, joint pain, and changes in skin color.
10/01/2024
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a form of arthritis that affects the spine, hip area, and lower back. Some people with AS practice yoga to help relieve pain and stiffness and improve flexibility.
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Yoga for ankylosing spondylitis: Benefits and poses
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) affects the spine, hips, and lower back. Some people with AS practice yoga to help relieve pain, stiffness, and joint fusion.
09/30/2024
Rising flu cases, surges in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and the strong possibility of yet another winter COVID surge, could put the US at the center of three coinciding epidemics—or a “tripledemic”—as we head into the winter months.
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What Is a 'Tripledemic'? Experts Warn COVID, Flu, and RSV May Converge This Winter
Experts break down why these viruses are resurfacing now, who might be at the greatest risk of getting sick, and how to keep families and communities safe in the face of a potential 'tripledemic' of RSV, COVID, and flu.
09/27/2024
Research on the relationship between apples and acid reflux is still evolving. However, red apples may help ease symptoms, while more acidic green apples may worsen them.
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Apples and acid reflux: How they help, benefits, apples to try
Research on the relationship between apples and acid reflux is still evolving. However, red apples may help ease symptoms, while more acidic green apples may worsen them. Learn more.