Seniors: Are you depressed? Depression is not a normal part of growing old. It's a treatable medical illness. If you have symptoms of depression, talk with your health care provider.
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Chondroitin sulfate may help arthritic hands The findings conflict with other research that has shown chondroitin sulfate to be ineffective for osteoarthritis. But researchers pointed out that most previous studies have not looked specifically at hand arthritis.
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Over-the-counter asthma inhalers to disappear at year's end People who treat their asthma with Primatene Mist, a nonprescription epinephrine inhaler, should talk with their doctor about choosing a replacement medication. As of Dec. 31, this one will no longer be available and consumers will have to switch to a prescription treatment.
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Chondroitin sulfate may help arthritic hands The findings conflict with other research that has shown chondroitin sulfate to be ineffective for osteoarthritis. But researchers pointed out that most previous studies have not looked specifically at hand arthritis.
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Kids need flu shots every year This year's flu vaccine is the same as last year's, but kids still need to get a shot, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Diabetes raises dementia risk, study suggests In a study conducted in Japan, people with diabetes were 1.74 times more likely to develop dementia overall and 2 times as likely to develop Alzheimer's as people who didn't have diabetes.
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Depression may raise stroke risk A study suggests that being depressed raises a person’s risk of having and dying from ischemic stroke, which happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked by a clot.
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Women's Health Health information especially for women.
Women: Protect your mental health Taking steps to promote and protect your mental health can help you enjoy life more and reduce your risk of problems such as depression.
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