Common Blood Pressure Drugs Linked to Increased Kidney Disease Risk in Diabetics, Study Warns
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Experts question the long-term suitability of dihydropyridine calcium-channel blockers for patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Reviewers Hail NeilMed Sinus Rinse as a 'Savior' for Allergy Sufferers
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Users praise the drug-free saline rinse for its ease of use and effectiveness in clearing nasal passages amid worsening allergy seasons.
Congo Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 5,000 Cases Amid Rapid Spread
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Responders warn the outbreak is spreading at an unprecedented speed, outpacing containment efforts in remote regions.
Mobile Gold Miners Complicate Ebola Containment Efforts in Eastern Congo
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The constant movement of artisanal miners across remote and often unsafe territories hinders the ability of health workers to track and trace individuals exposed to the virus.
Fitness Entrepreneur Kayla Itsines Diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue After Burnout
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The 35-year-old attributed her extreme brain fog and fatigue to the Epstein-Barr virus.
FDA Approves First Drug Targeting Root Cause of Narcolepsy
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Orzeyful, also known as oveporexton, addresses the orexin pathway involved in wakefulness, offering a new treatment for narcolepsy type 1.
MRI Scans Show Promise in Diagnosing Prostate Cancer Without Biopsy
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British researchers suggest MRI alone can accurately identify the disease in some cases, potentially sparing men invasive procedures.
MRI Scans May Replace Biopsies for Some Prostate Cancer Diagnoses, Study Suggests
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New research indicates that MRI imaging alone could accurately identify prostate cancer in certain cases, potentially sparing men from invasive biopsy procedures.
Physically Demanding Jobs May Increase Dementia Risk, Study Finds
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While leisure-time exercise is protective, strenuous work activity is linked to a higher risk of dementia, according to new research.