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A doctor and a patient describe the impact of Tardive Dyskinesia
Tardive Dyskinesia is a movement disorder that impacts people with mental health issues. As a doctor and a patient explain, it can be hard to diagnose, which is why awareness is so important.
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Common low-calorie sweetener may be riskier for the heart than sugar, study suggests
Another study is raising concern about the safety of the widely used sugar alcohol sweetener erythritol, a low-calorie sugar substitute found in “keto-friendly” foods, baked goods and candies. Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic compared erythritol to typical sugar and found only erythritol caused worrisome cardiovascular effects.
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Oropouche virus outbreak puts Latin America under alert
The Pan American Health Organization has issued an epidemiological alert as Latin America experiences a rise in cases of the Oropouche virus, a little-known disease spread by midges and mosquitoes.
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Prevent Emergencies and Be Prepared With These Summer Safety Tips
Keep the following tips in mind when engaging in outdoor and activities to ensure your summer remains safe and enjoyable.
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IBS and digestive trouble are in the spotlight on social media. Here's what you should know
Spend some time on TikTok and you’ll see loads of people talking about digestive troubles like irritable bowel syndrome. Experts say the forthright nature of these discussions are a good thing but that it’s important to verify the information and seek professional help if you see blood in your stool or have unbearable discomfort. They say stress management, adjusting your...
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Fentanyl misuse during pregnancy can cause severe birth defects
The number of babies born with severe birth defects affecting their growth and development is rising, as researchers now have strong evidence that illicit fentanyl is causing the problems.
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First-of-its-kind uterine fibroid treatment comes to UConn Health
A less costly, less time consuming, and less invasive option for treating uterine fibroids is now available at UConn.
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FDA approves new blood test to detect colon cancer
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new blood test on Monday to help screen more Americans for colon cancer.
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Everything you need to know about IVF
The number of babies born using in vitro fertilization, or IVF, is growing every year in the U.S., but there are still a lot of misconceptions about what IVF actually is. Here’s what you need to know.
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Celebrities are getting $2,000 MRI scans to learn about their health. Should you?
Celebrities and influencers are helping promote high-tech medical scans that companies claim can help catch deadly diseases, including cancer.
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Are you using sunscreen correctly? Here's how much to use and if you should reapply
As widespread heatwaves hit cities across the U.S., the best protection against the sun and UV rays is sunscreen.
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What is the bubonic plague, and why are we still catching it?
The bubonic plague is most famous for spreading during the Black Death epidemic in 14th century Europe, but we’re still finding cases of people catching the disease today. Here’s what you need to know.
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Are tampons safe? New study finds lead and arsenic in tampons. But don't panic, experts say
A new study examined composition of tampons and found heavy, toxic metals. But more research is needed, experts say.
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A rare voice box transplant helped a cancer patient speak again, part of a pioneering study
A Massachusetts man can speak again after surgeons removed his cancerous voice box and replaced it with a donated one in a pioneering move.
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Hartford Public Library will once again offer free eye exams for children
Children ages 5 to 18 will be able to get free eye exams at Hartford libraries this summer. The Hartford Public Library has partnered with Vision to Learn, a nonprofit that provides free vision screenings, eye exams and glasses to low-income schools and communities. In the past two years, Vision to Learn has visited 56 schools and community groups, providing…
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Heavily meditated: Olympic legend Shaun White hosts world's first relaxation competition
Competition is not often associated with relaxation, but that is exactly how it went down for 100 beachgoers at an event hosted by Olympic gold medalist Shaun White in Aruba this month.
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Backward walking may be the best exercise you aren't doing. Learn the impressive benefits
The simple, but uncommon, twist on walking will fire up your backside, improve mobility, support joint health and more.
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Ever feel exhausted by swiping through dating apps? You might be experiencing burnout
Plenty of happy couples can trace their meet-cute moment to an online dating app. But many others find the never-ending process of likes, swipes, taps and awkward DMs that go nowhere to be exhausting.
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Most kids get antibiotics for pink eye, study shows. Experts say they're usually not needed
More than two-thirds of children and teens who saw doctors for pink eye left with a prescription for antibiotic eye drops. But are the antibiotics necessary? A new study reveals they might not be.
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Looking for the Fountain of Youth? Try the gym and weight-resistance training
You’re getting up there in years. Maybe you haven’t thought about going to the gym and taking up weight-resistance training.