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Why your eye may be swollen upon waking
Waking up with a swollen eye can be both alarming and frustrating, particularly when you’ve had what seemed like a restful night’s sleep. This common yet concerning symptom affects millions of people worldwide and can stem from numerous underlying causes…
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Are CT scans harmful?
Computed tomography (CT) scans have revolutionised medical diagnosis and treatment over the past four decades, becoming an indispensable tool in modern healthcare. However, recent research suggests that the widespread use of CT imaging may carry more significant cancer risks than…
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How soda affects liver health
The relationship between soda consumption and liver health has emerged as a critical concern in modern healthcare, with mounting evidence revealing alarming connections between carbonated beverages and hepatic dysfunction. Recent studies indicate that both sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened drinks pose…
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What “ozempic finger” refers to
The term “Ozempic finger” has emerged in medical discourse and social media as users of semaglutide-based medications report concerning changes to their hands and fingers. Unlike the widely discussed “Ozempic face,” this phenomenon encompasses both cosmetic alterations and potential neurological…
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Inside the galynker bipolar disorder center
The landscape of bipolar disorder treatment has undergone significant transformation in recent years, with innovative approaches challenging traditional therapeutic models. At the forefront of this revolution stands the Galynker Family Center for Bipolar Disorder, a pioneering institution that has redefined…
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Why loma linda seventh-day adventists live longer
The small California city of Loma Linda has captured global attention as one of the world’s rare Blue Zones, where residents consistently live longer, healthier lives than the global average. Located just 100 kilometres east of Los Angeles, this community…
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Can you safely stop taking wegovy?
The question of discontinuing Wegovy safely has become increasingly relevant as millions of patients worldwide have begun their weight management journey with this groundbreaking medication. Semaglutide, marketed as Wegovy for weight management, represents a significant advancement in obesity treatment, but…
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Top cancers affecting women
Cancer remains one of the most significant health challenges facing women worldwide, with several types particularly prevalent in the female population. Understanding the complexity of these malignancies requires a comprehensive examination of their molecular characteristics, diagnostic approaches, and treatment methodologies….
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Vaccines and the COVID XEC variant
The emergence of the XEC variant of SARS-CoV-2 has sparked renewed interest in understanding how current vaccines perform against evolving strains of the virus. First identified in Germany in August 2024, this recombinant variant has demonstrated a growth advantage over…
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How gabby giffords survived her injuries
On January 8, 2011, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords faced what medical experts describe as one of the most challenging survivable traumatic brain injuries: a point-blank gunshot wound to the head. The bullet’s trajectory through her brain should have been fatal, yet…
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