New MRI Technique Improves Heart Failure Detection in Women
Detecting heart failure presents challenges in both men and women, but women often face additional hurdles due to atypical symptoms that can be overlooked by healthcare providers. However, there’s promising news: researchers have improved magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to more accurately detect heart failure in women. By noninvasively measuring pressure in the heart, it may allow for earlier detection and intervention. (
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Think About Food All the Time? It May Be Genetic
If you’re frequently thinking about food and end up overeating, you may be suffering from “food noise.” While it isn’t a medical term, experts have found that some people are more genetically prone to thinking about food. Dr. Richard Siegel from Tufts Medical Center says food noise is associated with our body’s hunger hormones. He says that while behavior modifications can help, some people may need medications to squelch the constant desire to eat. (
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How to Stop Mosquito & Tick Bites Before They Happen
Not only are mosquito and tick bites annoying, but they can also lead to a variety of illnesses from Lyme disease to Rocky Mountain spotted fever, West Nile virus, and more. Ideally, you want to prevent pests from bothering you in the first place. Limit mosquito breeding grounds by removing standing water and keeping your gutters clean. Plus, mowing your lawn and removing fallen leaves can deter ticks. Plus, here are more tips to keep summer pests at bay. (
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Is a Lump Behind Your Ear a Cause for Worry?
Reaching up and finding a lump behind your ear may cause you to worry. Yet, in most cases, these lumps aren’t cancer, but rather a swollen lymph node caused by an illness or skin condition. Other possible causes of a lump behind the ear include impacted teeth, gum disease or infections, tonsillitis, mononucleosis, and cysts. If you discover a lump, it’s always important to consult with your doctor. (
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Most DANGEROUS Types of Cookware and 3 Safest, Healthiest Choices
You may think a lot about the quality and type of food you eat, but have you ever thought about what you cook it in? If you haven’t, now is the time to start because cookware may be one of the most toxic items in your home. It can add toxins to the food you cook (particularly ones known as “forever chemicals”) and even release toxic fumes when heated to a certain temperature. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself. (
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