Yuma News
Detecting Alzheimer's at the earliest stages
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- Written by Jonathan Graff-Radford, M.D. Jonathan Graff-Radford, M.D.
- Published: 08 October 2017 08 October 2017
Scottsdale, Arizona - Developing a treatment plan for any disease requires a clear diagnosis. New Alzheimer's tests might help with early detection of some aspects of the disease.
Shrimp can save your weeknight dinners
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- Written by Dana Sparks Dana Sparks
- Published: 08 October 2017 08 October 2017
Yuma, Arizona - Shrimp may sound fancy, but it cooks in minutes. So it's a surprisingly good choice for weeknight cooking. Switch up your usual chicken routine, and pick up some shrimp from your favorite seafood market or grocery store.
Reduce health risks from early removal of ovaries
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- Written by Dana Sparks Dana Sparks
- Published: 08 October 2017 08 October 2017
Rochester, Minnesota - For women who have their ovaries removed before 45 and before they reach menopause naturally (usually around 51 in the U.S.), menopausal hormone therapy, or MHT, often is recommended to prevent the negative effects of early estrogen loss.
Cause, remedies for thumb arthritis
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- Written by Jeff Olsen Jeff Olsen
- Published: 08 October 2017 08 October 2017
Yuma, Arizona - It’s a condition that can have you giving a thumbs-down to activities that require gripping and pinching motions. Thumb arthritis causes pain and swelling in the thumb, and makes it difficult to do simple tasks, such as swinging golf clubs, turning doorknobs and opening jars.
Home Remedies: How to treat ‘stomach flu’
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- Written by Jeff Olsen Jeff Olsen
- Published: 08 October 2017 08 October 2017
Scottsdale, Arizona - Before we get to the remedy, here’s the reality: There’s no such thing as "stomach flu."
Why do I need to see a medical oncologist?
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- Written by Cynthia Weiss Cynthia Weiss
- Published: 08 October 2017 08 October 2017
Jacksonville, Florida - A diagnosis of cancer is often followed by myriad doctor appointments and many questions.
Sexually transmitted infections in U.S. at record high
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- Written by Deborah Balzer Deborah Balzer
- Published: 08 October 2017 08 October 2017
Scottsdale, Arizona - Sexually transmitted infections (STI) have increased in the U.S. for the third year in a row, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The 2016 Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report shows more than 2 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in the U.S.– the highest number ever.