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Diabetes Prevention Type two diabetes is increasing at staggering rates. Changes in lifestyle and diet are key to preventing the disease, but as a country, how can we turn this epidemic around? |
612 |
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HIV In Middle Age While sexually transmitted diseases were once thought of as a problem in the young population, diseases such as HIV are rising at alarming rates in the middle age and elderly. Second Opinion addresses the social, medical, physical and cultural factors that are contributing to this trend. |
611 |
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Long QT Syndrome Long QT Syndrome is a cardiac rhythm disorder that can be genetic or caused by drugs. Unfortunately death takes many people before they know they have the disorder, while people living with the disease can greatly benefit from advanced therapies. |
610 |
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Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia describes a condition of widespread pain throughout the body. Hard to diagnose, and even harder to treat, Fibromyalgia often leaves both patients and doctors frustrated. |
609 |
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Hip Fracture A hip fracture caused by a fall is a great fear and a reality for our aging population. Getting treatment and proper rehabilitation is key to getting mobility and independence back after a fall. |
608 |
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Leukemia Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) is a type of leukemia that mainly affects people over the age of 50. The use of biologic markers has greatly increased the ability to diagnose, stage, choose treatments and give prognosis of this disease, making it a disease that many people can live with for many years. |
607 |
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Healthy Eating People in the U.S. spend billions of dollars a year trying to lose weight, but still the majority of people are overweight. Weight loss can only be achieved and maintained by lifestyle and food choices, and changing the way we eat based on our own medical history. |
606 |
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Anxiety Disorder Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress, but when it becomes an excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations, it has become a disabling disorder. Research is identifying new and improved medical and behavioral therapies that can help most people with anxiety disorders lead productive, fulfilling lives. |
605 |
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Forever Young While there is no scientific proof that anti-aging products reverse or stop the process of aging, scientists continue to make inroads in understanding how we age and how we might extend life by focusing on improving the quality of our lives as we age. |
604 |
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Female Sexual Dysfunction Sexual response is influenced by biological, social, psychological and cultural factors. Many women with sexual concerns can benefit from treatment that addresses medical and emotional issues. |
603 |
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