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WebDecoding the price of heart tests and procedures. Published November 1, 2022. Prices for six common heart tests and procedures at top-ranked U.S. hospitals …

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Healthy lifestyle habits

WebFar from just pampering yourself, self-care is a holistic approach to better health based on adopting healthy lifestyle habits. Americans are far less healthy than …

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Health by the numbers

WebPeople with fluctuating numbers — like blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight — may be at higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and even death. Most people battle "yo-yoing" at some point, when their …

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WebShort walks every half-hour may offset harms of too much sitting. Published April 1, 2023. Breaking up long periods of sitting with a short walk every half-hour may …

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Exercise & Fitness

WebExercise & Fitness. Exercising regularly, every day if possible, is the single most important thing you can do for your health. In the short term, exercise helps to control appetite, …

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Radiation Therapy

WebRadiation therapy is used to treat many types of cancer, including cancer of the lung, breast, prostate, testicles, and brain. When a tumor is going to be removed …

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Easy ways to shop for healthful, cost-conscious foods

Web1 day ago · Instead, Oliveira suggests keeping healthy snacks on hand, such as: unsalted mixed nuts. string cheese. grapes and berries (rinse before eating) clementines, …

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Pulmonary Function Testing

WebYour doctor can get a great deal of information about your lungs and lung function by doing a series of tests called pulmonary function testing. These tests can tell …

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Music and health

WebMusic and health. Music is a fundamental attribute of the human species. Virtually all cultures, from the most primitive to the most advanced, make music. It's been …

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WebNew pediatric guidelines on obesity in children and teens. Published January 24, 2023. Rates of obesity in children have more than tripled in the past six decades, and …

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WebPublished April 1, 2023. Napping for more than 30 minutes each day may be associated with increased risks for health problems. Causes of excessive napping …

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TB (Tuberculosis) Skin Test

WebTuberculosis is a bacterial infection that most often involves the lungs, but can involve many other organs. Although antibiotics can treat most cases, TB remains a …

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Electrocardiogram (EKG)

WebAn electrocardiogram (EKG) is a painless process that records the heart's electrical activity. Small metal electrodes are placed on the person's wrists, ankles and …

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WebPublished March 1, 2023. Peyronie’s disease, a condition marked by extreme curvature of the penis, affects about 3% to 10% of men, usually between the ages of 45 …

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WebPublished June 1, 2021. Menstruation is a basic fact of human existence, yet millions of people in the US struggle to afford –– or can’t afford –– products like tampons …

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Does COVID-19 damage the brain

WebWe now know that, unfortunately, COVID can damage the brain in many ways. When people first become sick from the virus, they may develop encephalitis — …

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WebPublished March 1, 2023. Peyronie’s disease, a condition marked by extreme curvature of the penis, affects about 3% to 10% of men, usually between the ages of 45 …

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Harvard Women's Health Watch

WebHarvard Women’s Health Watch offers timely information in the new age of women’s health and medicine. New prevention strategies, new diagnostic techniques, new medications …

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