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Why Kidney Stones Are on The Rise
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Approximately 10% of people will experience the excruciating pain associated with a kidney stone at least once in their lives. What’s more, that number is on the rise. In the 2000s, the prevalence rate for kidney stones was 8.8%, compared with 3.8% in the 1970s. If the current trend continues, future generations will develop more kidney stones than generations currently living. But why?One million... 3/3/2025 5:00:00 AM
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Bite of a Kissing Bug Causes Chagas Disease
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Most of the insects that find their way into your home are harmless, but the kissing bug isn’t one of them. This nasty bloodsucker can transmit Chagas disease, which can cause chronic, sometimes deadly, infections, and its presence in the United States is increasing. Protect yourself by knowing these facts...Kissing bugs have been documented in 28 U.S. states, the most recent being Delaware. Many doctors... 2/10/2025 5:00:00 AM
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Eat Plants to Reduce Your Heart Failure Risk by 40%
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, affecting about 11.5% of the adult population. Despite its prevalence, it’s one of the more preventable chronic illnesses, with diet and lifestyle being key factors. What we eat is just as important as the number of calories we consume each day, and a diet that’s more plant-based could cut our heart failure risk by over 40%.A recent... 2/28/2025 5:00:00 AM
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Micro-Robots May Soon Rid You of Dental Plaque!
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The hygienist can cause a lot of anxiety for some of us. All the scraping, poking and prodding is enough to push almost anyone over the edge. It could be that this is soon to change, though. And that’s got a few of us here at Wellness more than a little excited (and some of us a little terrified, too).Thanks to an army of small robots trips to the dentist may soon get a lot more high-tech. Designed... 12/27/2024 5:00:00 AM
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Study on Activity Levels Surprised Even Us
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A study out of the Washington University School of Medicine warns of the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle and concludes that Americans are still not doing enough to increase their daily activity. In fact, data concerning daily physical activity found time spent sitting has increased even more for individuals of all ages.We took a close look at the data to learn just how much inactivity has increased... 2/6/2025 5:00:00 AM
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Could You Be Allergic to Sunlight?
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As many as 20% of people may have a sunlight allergy, ABC News reports. In addition to true sunlight allergies, some people may become sensitive/allergic to sunlight after taking a certain medication or using a topical product that contains select chemicals. Both types of photosensitivity present similarly with redness, rash, itchiness and, in some cases, blisters or welts. A surprisingly large segment... 5/7/2025 4:00:00 AM
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Could Visiting Someone in the Hospital Make You Sick?
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What’s the germiest place on the planet? Well, it could very well be your local hospital. Studies have shown that hospitals are hotbeds for nasty pathogens, such as Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Clostridium difficile (C. diff) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE). People who visit the hospital are at risk of picking up one of these bugs and carrying it to another location or coming down with... 12/20/2024 5:00:00 AM
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5 Conditions People Can Catch From Pets
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Animals can contract viral and bacterial illnesses just like humans. But do animals pass these on to their owners? There answer is it depends. While animal illnesses like heartworm or kennel cough can’t be shared with humans, there certainly are conditions that can. Pets can share toxoplasmosis, Lyme disease, salmonella, ringworm and rabies with their owners. These conditions range from mild and annoying... 3/7/2025 5:00:00 AM
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People Who Wake up Early May Be at Risk
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A new study shows a possible correlation between waking times and major cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke. In fact, those who routinely wake up too early may be at a greater risk of dying from a sudden cardiovascular event than those who get the proper amount of sleep. Sleeping too much may also increase cardiovascular risks. So it's important to get the right amount of sleep.... 10/18/2024 4:00:00 AM
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Can Using A/C Be Harmful?
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During the summer months, little compares to that sweet sweep of cool air blowing through the room, buffering against the heat. The right amount of air conditioning might even have some health benefits, but not in all cases. There are times when turning on an air conditioning unit could actually make us sick.Air conditioning offers several health benefits. A/C can reduce ozone and other particles in... 5/5/2025 4:00:00 AM
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