Posts By druggenius
Managing Alzheimer’s Disease
According to the National Institute on Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a progressive brain disorder. It’s a common cause of dementia, mainly amongst older adults, that destroys…
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13 Signs of Menopause
Although every woman is unique and has her own genetics, health history, and body type, there are certain common signs of menopause that the vast majority of them experience. Unfortunately,…
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Learn 10 Risk Factors & Causes for Dementia
Every year there are up to 10 million new cases of dementia worldwide. Contrary to popular belief, dementia is not a specific disease, but rather a collection of conditions that impair…
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Sounding Off On Hearing Aids
An estimated 28 million Americans have some type of hear loss that would benefit from hearing aids. However, few of them actually take advantage of hearing aids for various reasons. Possibly…
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9 Quick Ways to Get Relief From Fever Blisters
Fever blisters are also called core sores, usually lasting between 10 and 14 days. The blisters are usually in groups and cause red, swollen, and sore wounds. They often develop near the mouth…
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HIV Treatments
While there is no cure for HIV/AIDS, science has come a long way from the HIV epidemic of the 1980s to today. Prior to 1996, when new AIDS drugs were introduced, life expectancy after…
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10 Causes of Migraines You Probably Don’t Know
If you’ve ever had a migraine, then you know just how painful it is. Migraines, unlike regular headaches, lead to extreme pain and sensitivity to light, smells, and sounds. Sometimes,…
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Skin Cancer: Symptoms and Treatments
According to SkinCancer.org, “Between 40 and 50 percent of Americans who live to age 65 will have either basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma at least once.” Skin cancer…
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COPD Symptoms and Treatments
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, obstructs the airways and decreases airflow in and out of the lungs. The disease’s primary cause is smoking, but it can also be caused by…
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Hepatitis C Treatments
Individuals with hepatitis C may not know they have been infected, particularly because symptoms are difficult to identify. Symptoms such as fatigue, joint pain, abdominal pain, and itchy skin…
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