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MEDICAL NEWS Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited blood disorders. With SCD, red blood cells are crescent or “sickle” shaped. They are also stiff, which makes it hard for them to move throughout the body. This can block blood flow, causing severe pain, infections, eye problems and stroke. Can SCD be cured? […]
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SELF-CARE CORNER Like a first aid kit, a cold care kit contains all the essentials for managing a cold. Whether a run-of-the-mill cold virus, the flu, or COVID-19, the items in your kit make managing symptoms easier. Medicine Depending on the severity of your symptoms, some medications can bring much-needed relief. Always follow the dosing
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MEDICAL NEWS Most of us don’t think about bladder health unless there’s a problem like an infection or leakage. Millions of people live with overactive bladder (OAB). OAB is not a disease. It’s a name for a group of symptoms that affect urination. What is OAB? Normally, a person might feel like they need to
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SELF-CARE CORNER If you wear glasses or contacts, it’s possible you may be a candidate for LASIK eye surgery. LASIK stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, which simply means laser vision correction. The procedure uses a laser to correct the shape of your cornea and improve your vision. This type of surgery is used to
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SELF-CARE CORNER Most people will have cataracts by the age of 80. But they don’t have to mean loss of vision. They are treatable. What is a cataract? A normal lens inside the eye is clear. Cataracts happen when the proteins in the eye’s lens start to break down. Then they clump together. This causes
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SELF-CARE CORNER Retinal detachment means your retina is pulled away from its normal position at the back of your eye. If a retinal detachment happens, it is a medical emergency. It can cause permanent vision loss. See the signs Retinal detachment may cause symptoms that come on suddenly. You may see things like: * A
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WELL-BEING Brain health is your ability to learn, remember, plan and concentrate on things. Exercise is good for your brain – but it’s a different type of workout. Here are some things to know about boosting your own brain health. Puzzles are great – but they don’t fight dementia. There is no evidence that crosswords
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SELF-CARE CORNER You might not think about your eyelids very much. That is, until there’s a problem with them. Blepharitis, a common eyelid condition, can cause irritated, red, itchy eyelids. It can also cause flaking on the eyelids. What causes blepharitis? Blepharitis usually happens when bacteria on the skin become unbalanced. Certain things can trigger
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SELF-CARE CORNER Many people know the awful feeling of an upset stomach. It happens to almost everyone at least a few times in our lives. Many times, we blame the last thing we ate. But this is not always the cause. It can be hard to know what made you sick. If you got food
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MEDICAL NEWS Hepatitis is a condition that affects the liver. If a person has hepatitis, their liver may be inflamed or damaged. What causes hepatitis? Many different things can cause hepatitis. They include: * A virus * Contaminated objects like needles or medical equipment * Heavy alcohol use * Certain medications * Some medical conditions
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