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Expert explains warning signs of bad circulation
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Expert explains warning signs of bad circulation

July 25, 2024 by Aaron Nieto, Baylor College of Medicine Credit: CC0 Public DomainCramps, tingling and pain in the extremities can be symptoms of poor blood circulation. Left unchecked, bad circulation can turn into worse health outcomes. An expert with Baylor College of Medicine breaks down some warning signs of bad circulation and treatment options...

Study debunks link between moderate drinking and longer life
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Study debunks link between moderate drinking and longer life

JULY 25, 2024 by Amy Norton, Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Probably everyone has heard the conventional wisdom that a glass of wine a day is good for you—or you’ve heard some variation of it. The problem is that it’s based on flawed scientific research, according to a new...

What Medications Can Cause Leg Cramps At Night, And How Can You Treat or Prevent Them?
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What Medications Can Cause Leg Cramps At Night, And How Can You Treat or Prevent Them?

Written by Stacia Woodcock, PharmD | Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD Updated on April 24, 2024 Key takeaways: Long-acting beta agonist inhalers, diuretics, and statin are among the medications most likely to cause leg cramps at night.Pregnancy, heart conditions, and liver or kidney problems can also make leg cramps more likely. Often, once your health...

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The Disturbing Sexual Trend With Real Health Consequences

Rachel S. Rubin, MD DISCLOSURES | July 23, 2024 This transcript has been edited for clarity. Rachel S. Rubin, MD: Hi. I’m Dr Rachel Rubin, urologist and sexual medicine specialist in the Washington, DC, area. Welcome back to another episode of Sex Matters. I have an interesting topic for you — kind of shocking, actually....

Marijuana use while pregnant could raise odds for complications
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Marijuana use while pregnant could raise odds for complications

JULY 23, 2024 by Ernie Mundell There’s a slight but significant rise in dangerous obstetric complications for pregnant women who use marijuana, new research shows. Data from almost 317,000 pregnancies in women in California found those who used the drug had higher odds for gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, weight gain that goes beyond recommended levels and...