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Hard to See with Diabetes
From your head to your toes, diabetes can lead to serious complications. Even your eyes can become damaged by the disease. But don't be alarmed; you can protect your vision through regular eye exams and proper management of your diabetes.
FDA Safety Communication: Pradaxa
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing healthcare professionals and the public that the blood thinner (anticoagulant) Pradaxa ( dabigatran etexilate mesylate ) should not be used to prevent stroke or blood clots (major thromboembolic events) in patients with mechanical heart valves, also known as mechanical prosthetic heart valves.
In Joy This Holiday
Cancer is an unwelcome guest any time of the year. During the holidays, that guest could be even more troubling – if you let it.
Men Have Hormonal Blues Too
Most prostate cancers are fed by male hormones called androgens. So treating the disease often involves blocking these hormones. It’s called androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), and it’s been used for decades – but not without controversy.
Slacking Off Snacking May Keep Cancer Away
No denying it – we love our snacks – even though overloading on them is overloading us. And while no one would be hurt by less snacking, some folks can do themselves a huge favor by taming their snack attacks.
Managing Health Care for Autistic Adults
Adults with autism may take over managing their own health care. But some may struggle with getting everything they need. A recent study did an internet survey to ask adults with autism about their health care.
Emotion Regulation Training Falls Short
There are many types of therapy out there. It can be hard to know which one to choose. A recent study looked at emotion regulation training for teens with borderline personality symptoms.
Get Healthy To Live With Colon Cancer
Diabetes and high blood pressure can both be difficult to manage alone or together. Throw colorectal cancer into the mix and the picture gets more complicated.
Got (the Right Amount of) Milk?
Milk is that classic childhood drink that we always hear is good for kids' bones. That's partly true, but there's also a tradeoff in drinking milk. The drink is finding a happy medium.
Lung Cancer Check Advised for COPD Patients
A diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) often is the end result of a lifetime of smoking. So should  COPD patients want to get a checkup for lung cancer as well?
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