Conditions Stories
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The Country's Blood Pressure Levels Are Rising
The pandemic is getting to us, and for many, it's showing up in our rising blood pressure levels. -
Options Galore for Nixing Lice
If you need to nix the nits and their parents roaming through your child's hair, here's some comfort: You have lots of removal options. -
A Two-fer: Screen for One Disease, and Find Another
Researchers in China found that a type of CT scan called low dose computed tomography, or LDCT, typically used to screen people at risk for lung cancer, can also be used to diagnose osteoporosis. -
Police Reports Give Clues About Lost Dementia Patients
People with dementia who go missing may end up in dense, complicated road networks. This is what a group of researchers found after examining hundreds of missing person police reports. -
Evidence Mounting to Use Complementary Therapy for Low Back Pain
For decades chronic low back pain has been a challenge to treat. Perhaps we've been going about it all wrong. -
Heart Attacks During Pregnancy Still Rare, but ...
Women who are pregnant, in labor, or postpartum can be at risk for a heart attack. -
Seeking Ways to Prevent a (Nearly) Preventable Cancer
The cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins are being studied to determine if they can prevent colorectal cancer. -
An MRI Can Find Tumors in Dense Breast Tissue
Women with dense breast tissue are at higher risk for breast cancer - but the dense tissue can make it harder to find the tumors. This is where a fast MRI would be of benefit. -
In Study, Cancer Patients Report Symptoms in Real Time
Real-time connection systems could improve patient care for people being treated for cancer. -
It May Be Harder to Get a Flu Vaccine This Year
You may need to wait a bit longer to get your flu shot this year. Demand is high. -
Vitamin D Is Essential, And Here’s Why
Vitamin D is an essential vitamin from childhood right up through adulthood. This Q&A answers some questions about vitamin D. -
Preventing Injury Using Smart Textiles
Smart technology is now wearable. Sensor-equipped textiles have one purpose: to alert the wearer of imminent injury.