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Fitness and weight control both matter for heart health
When it comes to heart health, is it better to be fit but overweight or to be of normal... READ MOREFEATURED TOPIC
A larger breakfast may play a role in weight control
People sometimes skip breakfast to reduce calorie intake to better manage weight. However, a new research study suggests... READ MOREFEATURED TOPIC
Pleural effusion
The nasty cold you developed was miserable, but it became much more alarming when you started having difficulty... READ MOREFEATURED TOPIC
Shingles
If you've ever had chickenpox, the virus that caused it — the varicella-zoster virus — is probably lying inactive... READ MORETop Stories
Nonallergic rhinitis
Another cause of congestion
Bladder cancer
Spot it early, follow it closely
Pulmonary embolism
Common, life-threatening condition
Pancreatitis
An inflamed organ
What is watermelon stomach?
Q: I was diagnosed with internal bleeding in my stomach, a condition that my doctor said is sometimes called watermelon stomach. Can you explain why it has this name, since my belly is fairly flat?
Rheumatoid arthritis
Aggressive treatment can halt the disease
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Treatment produces dramatic pain relief
Blood vessel health
A whole-body concern
Macular degeneration
Preserve sight with early treatment
Pain medications
A careful look at the risks
Heat illness
Be on guard when it's hot
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February 2019
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Living with heart failure
Staying ahead of the symptoms
There are big health and longevity benefits to working closely with your doctor to address the common causes of heart failure.
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What's the best way to treat a minor burn?
Minor burns that are treatable at home include:
- First-degree burns — A first-degree burn involves only the top layer of skin (epidermis), and signs and symptoms include red skin that may be mildly swollen and painful to touch.
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