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THURSDAY, Feb. 11, 2021 (HealthDay News) — One side effect of COVID-19 vaccination is creating undue fear among women, causing them to worry that they might have breast cancer. Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines can cause lymph nodes to swell, particularly those in the armpit on the side whereContinue Reading

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THURSDAY, Feb. 11, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Certain genetic factors in people with Down syndrome may increase their COVID-19 risks. Previous studies have found that people with Down syndrome are 10 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and experts have said they should be among those given priority forContinue Reading

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TUESDAY, Feb. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Keep flossing: A new study finds that gum disease may raise the chances of hospitalization or death if COVID-19 strikes. The reason? Gum disease can be a sign of inflammation throughout the body. “It is well-established that systemic inflammation is not only linkedContinue Reading

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MONDAY, Feb. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — For some patients suffering from knee arthritis, a special procedure may reduce the need for a total knee replacement, Canadian researchers say. By getting what is known as a ‘high tibial osteotomy,’ younger patients with less severe joint damage who are physically activeContinue Reading

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MONDAY, Feb. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The nerve pain drug gabapentin might reduce damage after a spinal cord injury, research in mice suggests. The drug prevented harmful structural changes in injured spinal cords, as well as cardiovascular changes and immune suppression caused by spinal cord injury, according to theContinue Reading

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MONDAY, Jan. 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Full doses of blood thinners can benefit patients hospitalized with COVID-19, but the severity of their illness matters, researchers say. The new global analysis found that hospitalized patients with moderate COVID-19 may benefit from the drugs’ clot-preventing powers, but patients with illness soContinue Reading

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THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Menopause is known to bring a variety of unpleasant symptoms ranging from hot flashes to insomnia. Yet, for those who have a condition known as premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), it is much worse, researchers report. The new study examined the impact of POI,Continue Reading

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WEDNESDAY, Jan. 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — New research offers a novel explanation for the long-term brain problems many COVID-19 patients experience. Many coronavirus patients report headaches and “brain fog” for weeks or months after they recover from respiratory symptoms. It’s been believed that these lingering neurological issues are theContinue Reading