Monday 25 April 2022

Study Shows Long COVID Affects Women More Than Men

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A new study shows that women are 33 percent less likely than men to make a full recovery from long COVID than men.



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Needle-Free Epinephrine Options Are On The Horizon

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Epinephrine is the only effective treatment for serious allergic reactions called anaphylaxis, yet people with prescriptions for the lifesaving medication often don't carry their auto-injectors, and many hesitate to use them.



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Got A-Fib? Shed Pounds Before Treatment to Stop Its Return

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In a new study, patients with a-fib who were overweight or obese when they underwent ablation to correct abnormal heart rhythm were more likely to experience a return of A-fib than folks who were not.



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Low-Fat Vegan Diet May Bring Relief From Rheumatoid Arthritis

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New study suggests it might, but there are still plenty of questions



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The Emotional Side of Breast Cancer

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Breast cancer can bring on many emotions in people. From diagnosis to treatments, the journey may leave you feeling things you hadn't expected.



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