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When Ursula Matulonis, M.D., started treating women with gynecologic cancers more than 20 years ago, she says it was rare to see a patient who had an aggressive form of uterine cancer. “Now I see several per week,” says Matulonis, chief of the division of gynecologic oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer...

Do You Know the Warning Signs of Uterine Cancer?

Metformin, a medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, helps the body regulate sugar in the bloodstream. Part of the class of drugs known as biguanides, metformin reduces the amount of sugar you absorb from food and the amount produced by the liver. Metformin also impacts the way the body will respond to insulin, the natural substance that regulates blood sugar levels.

Diabetes Drug Metformin Investigated for Cancer Prevention Use

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDMedically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDHeartburn is a burning sensation in your chest caused by stomach acid refluxing (coming back up)  into the esophagus (the hollow muscular tube that connects your throat to your stomach). Over 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month.You may experience heartburn every once in a while from overeating or eating too fast. Some people get occasional heartburn, but some experience it more regularly if they have a condition like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or chronic acid reflux.GERD is a gastrointestinal condition in which stomach acid flows...

What To Drink for Heartburn Relief

Editor's note: anyone with a cervix can get a Pap smear, but for this article, we included sources who generally referred to these people as women. Going to the doctor for any type of exam can feel daunting and uncomfortable, especially those that involve your vagina. Not many people enjoy sitting on an exam table with your feet in stirrups while a doctor shines a light between your legs. But if you have a vagina, then you've probably heard that you'll need to start getting regular Pap smears at some point. These tests are considered an important part of vaginal health, making it crucial to actually get them done as needed.

What to Expect During a Pap Smear, According to Doctors

You feel a familiar ache or pressure between your hip bones — but you double-check your calendar and, sure enough, your period isn't due for another few weeks. Cramping without getting a period is somehow even more frustrating than menstrual cramps; at least when it's your time of the month, you know what's causing the pain and you have a few tricks up your sleeve for easing it. When you have cramps and no period, you're left to wonder why you're having the symptom — and how you can make it go away.

Why You Might Get Cramps, but No Period, According to Experts

Gail is 73, an avid walker and very engaged with house projects, her circle of friends, volunteer work and her love of reading. Over the years, she has had various health issues to manage (a knee replacement, a few bouts of colitis and occasional sleeplessness). Gail feels fortunate because, overall,...

Dizziness as We Age

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Could you be making your pelvic floor issues worse without even knowing it? Gynaecologist Dr Susanna Unsworth reveals the common daily habits to avoid and why

7 habits that may be making your pelvic floor issues worse, as revealed by an expert

Blood clots in the legs can be a serious medical condition that requires immediate attention. Understanding the causes, symptoms, prevention methods, and treatments can help you manage your health better and avoid potential complications. This article will delve into everything you need to know about blood clots in your legs.

What to know about blood clots in your legs

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	Uterine fibroids, though usually non-cancerous, have a profound impact on a your body. They can cause pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, and weight gain in the abdomen. For many people, noticing an unexpected increase in weight can be puzzling and distressing, particularly when the scale seems to climb without a clear reason. The relationship between uterine fibroids and weight gain is complex, rooted in the physical presence of these benign tumors, which can grow as large as a melon, or even a basketball, according to Dr. Mache Seibel, a board-certified gynecologist and expert in reproductive medicine. Can Uterine Fibroids Cause...

Yes, Uterine Fibroids Can Cause Weight Gain — Here’s What You Can Do About It

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People have different preferences in their lives. Some zodiac signs prioritize their wellbeing while others don’t mind about fitness. An individual’s energy level and sign modality greatly influence their perception of exercise. Those who aren’t energetic and with fixed signs tend to avoid indulging in strenuous activities.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Dread Exercise

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, typically in the legs. Treating a DVT is crucial, as the clot can break loose from the affected vein, move through the bloodstream to the heart, and lodge itself within the lung's main artery. This complication—what's known as pulmonary embolism—can be fatal.

How to Dissolve Blood Clots in Legs

In models accounting for demographics, hypertension, stroke and more, hypoxemia and sleep apnea were linked to late-onset epilepsy. As hypoxemia worsened/dropped, the risk for late-onset epilepsy rose. Nocturnal hypoxemia and sleep apnea raised the risk for late-onset epilepsy even after adjustment for several risk factors and comorbidities, according to results...

Patients with sleep apnea, nighttime hypoxemia face elevated late-onset epilepsy risk

Simple exercises performed during rounds of chemotherapy can help people avoid nerve damage normally associated with the cancer-killing drugs, a new study suggests. About twice as many cancer patients on chemo wound up with long-lasting nerve damage if they didn't exercise, compared with two groups assigned different exercise regimens, researchers reported July 1 in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine.

Exercise May Prevent the Nerve Damage That Comes With Chemotherapy

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Friday on Days of Our Lives, Gabi Dimera ( Cherie Jimenez) announced to Nicole Dimera (Ari Zucker) that Eric Brady (Greg Vaughn) is the bio dad of her son Jude. Virginia fans are now wondering what this means for Eric in the long run. Zucker has left the soap; her last episode will be on July 29.

Daqys of Our Lives fans wonder about the fate of Eric and Holly if Nicole leaves Salem

It’s Monday morning, the alarm goes off and it’s already 7:30 a.m. – and you’re 30 minutes late. Normally you need 45 minutes to walk the 3 kilometres to work, but this morning you’ll be running for 20 minutes. Yes, but by lunchtime you’re feeling more tired and you have the impression that you’ve expended more energy than usual on the trip. Yet you’ve covered the same distance as on the other days. How can this be?

Walking vs. running: For the same distance, which consumes more energy?

Ibuprofen is a pain reliever and fever reducer that’s available without a prescription. This drug may increase the risk of heart attack when taken often or at high doses. Ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used to treat inflammation, pain, and fever from health issues like arthritis, headaches, and colds or flu.

When Can Taking Ibuprofen Cause Heart Attacks?

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

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Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

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Almost 1 in 3 older Americans who don't have cardiovascular disease take aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke. But the risks may outweigh the benefits.

Should You Be Taking Aspirin Every Day to Protect Your Heart?

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Why certain health screenings may be unnecessary later in life

It seems intuitive. Older people need more medical surveillance for common diseases, as well as immunizations and other preventive measures. Well, intuition isn’t always reliable. Some...

Why certain health screenings may be unnecessary later in life

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