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Walgreens Healthcare Clinics to Offer Testing Services for Sexually Transmitted Infections
Select locations will offer testing for HIV, hepatitis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and more.
Frog in the Throat: Frog Slime May Help Prevent Future Flu Pandemics
Frog skin compound destroys influenza viruses.
FDA Grants Approval to Lucentis for Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy
The FDA approved the first and only drug to treat all forms of diabetic retinopathy.
EZC Pak Creator Tackles Antibiotic Overuse, Antibiotic Resistance
Dr Sarath Malepati discusses the benefits of the 5-day immune support pack in combating antibiotic overuse.
Hot Flashes in Younger Midlife Women May Be Linked to Cardiovascular Risks
Women who experience hot flashes earlier are more likely to have poor vascular function and have an increased risk of heart disease.
Beneficial Effects of Fresh Fruit Consumption on Diabetes, Vascular Complications
Study findings suggest that a higher intake of fresh fruit is potentially beneficial for primary and secondary prevention of diabetes.
Athlete's Foot: Scourge of the Gym
Up to 70% of Americans contract athlete’s foot at some time in their lives.
FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Tardive Dyskinesia
Valbenazine improved severity of abnormal involuntary movements.
Intestinal Microbiota's Protective Role Against Type 2 Diabetes
Indolepropionic acid may be a potential biomarker for the development of T2D.
Weight Among Women Impacts Rheumatoid Arthritis Blood Tests, Study Suggests
Obesity influences disease activity biomarkers in rheumatoid arthritis.
Asthma Drug Improves Symptoms in Patients with Severe Type of Hives
Omalizumab shows benefit in patients with skin disorder.
Endocrine Society Releases Statement to Improve Hypertension Detection
Screening for underlying causes of high blood pressure can save lives, authors say.
Could a Common Antibiotic Help Treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
Potential new treatment strategy for patients with PTSD.
Massage Therapy Could Be an Effective Treatment Option for Lower Back Pain
Real-world massage therapy produces meaningful results for treating patients with low back pain.
Atopic Dermatitis: Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize!
Patients need to moisturize constantly and keep skin supple because often moisturization alone can resolve mild atopic dermatitis.
Legume Consumption May Reduce Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Patients with a higher intake of legumes were 35% less likely to develop T2D.
Universities Awarded $17.6 Million Grant for Cheaper Vaccines in Developing Countries
Scientist seek to develop new vaccines and produce them for less than 15 cents a dose.
Chlamydia Manipulates Infected Cells' Powerhouse to Thrive
Fragmented mitochondria inhibit chlamydia growth.
Screening for Celiac Disease Not Recommended for Asymptomatic Patients
The US Task force concluded that there was not enough evidence to recommend screening for everybody.
High-Fiber Diet Protects Against Development of Type 1 Diabetes
A high-fiber diet given to mice with type 1 diabetes almost eliminated their disease.
Selecting an Inhaler: Matching the Device with the Patient's Abilities
Common inhalers and the things health care providers need to know about them.
FDA Approves Add-On Treatment for Parkinson's Disease
Safinamide (Xadago) receives FDA approval to treat patients with Parkinson’s disease when their medications are not working well.
As Tuberculosis Cases Decline in Europe, HIV/TB Coinfections Rise
HIV/TB coinfections rise 40% across Europe over the last 5 years.
Deep Brain Stimulation Provides Long-Lasting Relief for Patients with Severe Depressions
The approach may serve as an optional therapy for patients suffering from severe depression.
Is the $14K Annual Cost of Repatha Worth It?
Repatha dramatically reduces high cholesterol levels and prevents cardiovascular events, but some question if it’s worth the high cost.
Low-Dose Anticoagulant Alternative Could Prevent Strokes in Dialysis Patients
A warfarin alternative can be maintained at safe levels in the blood, study suggests.
The Future of Telemedicine in Multiple Sclerosis Patient Care
One-year pilot study to examine a home-based telemedicine program for patients with MS.
Zika Virus May Be Linked to Cardiovascular Complications
Potential relationship between virus and heart failure and arrhythmias.
Easy-to-Use Glucose Monitoring, Maintenance Device for Diabetes
System provides a novel closed-loop solution for noninvasive sweat-based diabetes management.
Vaccines During 2009 Swine Flu Epidemic Largely Reduced Illness, Hospitalizations
Vaccinations proven highly efficacious in preventing pandemic influenza.