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Poor Circulation: How to Prevent It, How to Spot It
SUNDAY, Oct. 6, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Pain, tingling and cramps in your legs and feet may be giving you a warning. They could be signs of poor blood circulation, which can lead to serious heart and health problems if left untreated, according to a doctor at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. "Blood delivers oxygen and other important …
A Guide to Electrocardiogram (EKG) Testing: What to Expect
Aug 22, 2024 · Learn more about an electrocardiogram (EKG) test, including what it is, what it shows, how an EKG is performed, the types of EKG and what test results may mean.
Cutting Back on Carbs Could Help Folks With Type 2 Diabetes
Oct 23, 2024 · Key Takeaways. Switching to a low-carb diet might reverse one of the cellular dysfunctions that drives type 2 diabetes. Beta cell's sensitivity to blood sugar rebounded after people with the illness cut down on carbs
Unexplained Vomiting in a Child: A Doctor Offers Guidance
Sep 19, 2023 · What This Means For You. Vomiting is not uncommon in children, but sometimes it can signal a serious medical condition. Here's how to tell the difference, and what to do to ease the vomiting and the dehydration that comes with it.
Fevers in Children: Causes, Treatments and When to be Concerned
Nov 14, 2024 · Fever is one of the most common reasons parents seek medical care for their children. Learn more about the symptoms of fever in a child, common causes for a fever, when a fever is too high for a child, what medications may help reduce a fever, how to reduce a fever naturally and when to seek medical help for a fever in a child.
The Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking: What to Expect
Nov 21, 2024 · Here's what happens when you stop smoking: Withdrawal symptoms of quitting smoking include cravings, irritability and restlessness. Some will also have issues with concentration, trouble sleeping, hunger, weight gain and feelings of depression, anxiety or sadness, according to the CDC.. The health benefits of quitting smoking start about 20 minutes after the last drag.
Should You Take Melatonin for Sleep? An Expert Weighs In
Oct 22, 2024 · Melatonin supplements are manufactured and sold as dietary supplements. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates dietary supplements under a different set of rules than prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications.
COVID Test Expiration Dates Have Been Extended, FDA Says
THURSDAY, Oct. 31, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Don’t automatically throw out that old COVID-19 at-home test you just came across in your medicine cabinet.. It might still be good, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.