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Liver cancer: An overview
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- Written by Laurel J. Kelly Laurel J. Kelly
- Published: 16 October 2017 16 October 2017
Scottsdale, Arizona - October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month, which makes it a good time to brush up on the facts and signs of this disease. Most people don't have signs and symptoms in the early stages of primary liver cancer. When signs and symptoms do appear, they may include losing weight without trying; general weakness and fatigue; and white, chalky stools.
The hysterectomy decision
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- Written by Dana Sparks Dana Sparks
- Published: 16 October 2017 16 October 2017
Rochester, Minnesota - You need a hysterectomy … what approach is best for you?
One of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in the U.S. is the hysterectomy. There are many different approaches to completion of this surgery, including vaginal, laparoscopic, robotic and abdominal.
Cakes for dinner
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- Written by Mayo Clinic Recipes Mayo Clinic Recipes
- Published: 16 October 2017 16 October 2017
Scottsdale, Arizona - Yes, you can have your cake and eat it for dinner. Savory cakes and fritters are an excellent way to eat fish, shellfish and seasonal vegetables. Keep them healthy by baking and minimizing the filler.
Treating erectile dysfunction safely
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- Written by Dr. Landon Trost Dr. Landon Trost
- Published: 16 October 2017 16 October 2017
Rochester, Minnesota - Are the advertised herbal supplements for erectile dysfunction, or ED, just as effective as the actual drug? Are they safer because they’re natural? Can there be side effects from these supplements?
Patient, provider and consumer groups implore Congress to appropriate CSR funds
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- Written by AHA AHA
- Published: 15 October 2017 15 October 2017
Washington, DC - 12 patient, provider and consumer groups released the following comments on President Trump’s announcement that he will discontinue the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) cost-sharing reduction (CSR) payments:
Only 1 in 4 survivors feels confident in preventing another stroke
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- Written by Mara Silverio Mara Silverio
- Published: 15 October 2017 15 October 2017
Dallas, Texas - Results from a new survey conducted by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA), the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke, found that stroke survivors have low confidence in their ability to prevent another stroke.
American Heart Association disappointed in repeal of sweetened beverage tax in Cook County
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- Written by Suzette Harris Suzette Harris
- Published: 15 October 2017 15 October 2017
Chicago, Illinois - The American Heart Association expressed deep disappointment with today’s vote in Cook County, Illinois, repealing the county’s sweetened beverage tax. The Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, believes commissioners were misled by false claims from the beverage industry.