MONDAY, Feb. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The mosquito-borne chikungunya virus causes joint pain and swelling similar to rheumatoid arthritis, which can make diagnosis difficult, ...
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(HealthDay News) — A wearable patch that safely and gradually exposes the body to small amounts of peanut allergen appears effective in easing the allergy, ...
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(HealthDay News) — The number one determining factor for selecting a doctor is whether the physician is in-network, according to a report published by Vitals. ...
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By Maureen Salomon, HealthDay FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) — In the midst of the current resurgence of measles across the United States, many people may ...
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(HealthDay News) — Few physicians would find euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide (EAS) conceivable for patients with psychiatric disease, dementia, or those who are “tired of ...
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(HealthDay News) — Doctors appear less likely to get divorced than most other health care professionals, a new study finds. “It’s been speculated that doctors ...
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WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Fear of discrimination is a major reason why about one-third of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) medical ...
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By Dennis Thompson, HealthDay WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The marijuana “munchies” — those food cravings that follow pot use — appear to be driven ...
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By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay (HealthDay News) — A potentially deadly bacteria is responsible for one in five sore throats in young adults, a new study suggests. Patients ...
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By Tara Haelle, HealthDay (HealthDay News) — Using certain antibiotics early in infancy may raise the risk of a serious gastrointestinal condition called pyloric stenosis, a new ...
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