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Brain Scans Spot Possible Clues to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Title: Brain Scans Spot Possible Clues to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Category: Health News
Created: 5/2/2014 12:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 5/2/2014 12:00:00 AM




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Very Young Kids Often Use Tablets, Smartphones, Study Finds

Title: Very Young Kids Often Use Tablets, Smartphones, Study Finds
Category: Health News
Created: 4/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Could Blowing Your Horn Cut Your Odds for Sleep Apnea?

Title: Could Blowing Your Horn Cut Your Odds for Sleep Apnea?
Category: Health News
Created: 4/24/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Smartphone App Blocks Teens From Texting, Phoning While Driving

Title: Smartphone App Blocks Teens From Texting, Phoning While Driving
Category: Health News
Created: 4/27/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Switch From U.S. to African Diet May Lower Colon Cancer Risk in Blacks

Title: Switch From U.S. to African Diet May Lower Colon Cancer Risk in Blacks
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/29/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Whole Blood Best for Youngest Heart Surgery Patients: Study

Title: Whole Blood Best for Youngest Heart Surgery Patients: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Better Diabetes Blood Sugar Management Leads to Fewer Eye Surgeries

Title: Better Diabetes Blood Sugar Management Leads to Fewer Eye Surgeries
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Kybella Approved for Double Chin

Title: Kybella Approved for Double Chin
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2015 12:00:00 AM




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New Drug Kybella Zaps Double Chin: FAQ

Title: New Drug Kybella Zaps Double Chin: FAQ
Category: Health News
Created: 5/1/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/1/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: Preventing Health Problems in Seniors

Title: Health Tip: Preventing Health Problems in Seniors
Category: Health News
Created: 5/1/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/1/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Temporarily Turning Blue Sometimes Normal for Babies, Doctors Say

Title: Temporarily Turning Blue Sometimes Normal for Babies, Doctors Say
Category: Health News
Created: 4/25/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/25/2016 12:00:00 AM




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Let Safety Bloom in Your Garden This Season

Title: Let Safety Bloom in Your Garden This Season
Category: Health News
Created: 4/22/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/25/2016 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: Help Prevent High Blood Pressure

Title: Health Tip: Help Prevent High Blood Pressure
Category: Health News
Created: 4/26/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2016 12:00:00 AM




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Bed Bugs Drawn to Red and Black Colors

Title: Bed Bugs Drawn to Red and Black Colors
Category: Health News
Created: 4/25/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2016 12:00:00 AM




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Trouble With Sense of Direction May Be Linked to Early Alzheimer's: Study

Title: Trouble With Sense of Direction May Be Linked to Early Alzheimer's: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 4/26/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2016 12:00:00 AM




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U.S. Toddlers Eat More French Fries Than Vegetables

Title: U.S. Toddlers Eat More French Fries Than Vegetables
Category: Health News
Created: 5/1/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/1/2017 12:00:00 AM




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Seniors Often Have Trouble Managing Money, Medicines

Title: Seniors Often Have Trouble Managing Money, Medicines
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/1/2017 12:00:00 AM




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Drinking Boosts Breast Cancer Risk for Black Women, Too

Title: Drinking Boosts Breast Cancer Risk for Black Women, Too
Category: Health News
Created: 5/1/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/2/2017 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: Sandals May Cause Foot Problems

Title: Health Tip: Sandals May Cause Foot Problems
Category: Health News
Created: 5/3/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/3/2017 12:00:00 AM




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Life Expectancy Goes Up for Black Americans

Title: Life Expectancy Goes Up for Black Americans
Category: Health News
Created: 5/2/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/3/2017 12:00:00 AM




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Teen Suicide Thoughts, Self-Harm Cases Double in a Decade

Title: Teen Suicide Thoughts, Self-Harm Cases Double in a Decade
Category: Health News
Created: 5/4/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/4/2017 12:00:00 AM




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House OKs Republican Health Care Bill

Title: House OKs Republican Health Care Bill
Category: Health News
Created: 5/4/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/5/2017 12:00:00 AM




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Sugary Drinks More Affordable Across the Globe

Title: Sugary Drinks More Affordable Across the Globe
Category: Health News
Created: 5/4/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/5/2017 12:00:00 AM




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Blood Type May Play Role in Death Risk After Trauma

Title: Blood Type May Play Role in Death Risk After Trauma
Category: Health News
Created: 5/2/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/2/2018 12:00:00 AM




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FDA Cracks Down on Dangerous E-Cig Liquids That Resemble Cookies, Candy

Title: FDA Cracks Down on Dangerous E-Cig Liquids That Resemble Cookies, Candy
Category: Health News
Created: 5/1/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/2/2018 12:00:00 AM




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Scientists Develop Blood Test for Peanut Allergy

Title: Scientists Develop Blood Test for Peanut Allergy
Category: Health News
Created: 5/3/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/4/2018 12:00:00 AM




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Snoring Not Just a Male Problem

Title: Snoring Not Just a Male Problem
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/29/2019 12:00:00 AM




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Work Stress, Poor Sleep, High Blood Pressure a Deadly Trio

Title: Work Stress, Poor Sleep, High Blood Pressure a Deadly Trio
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/29/2019 12:00:00 AM




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AHA News: Predicting Heart Disease, Stroke Could Be as Easy as a Blood Test

Title: AHA News: Predicting Heart Disease, Stroke Could Be as Easy as a Blood Test
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2019 12:00:00 AM




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Autism Diagnoses Reliable at 14 Months, Study Finds

Title: Autism Diagnoses Reliable at 14 Months, Study Finds
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2019 12:00:00 AM




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AHA News: Study Backs Lower Blood Pressure Target for People With Diabetes

Title: AHA News: Study Backs Lower Blood Pressure Target for People With Diabetes
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/1/2019 12:00:00 AM




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Blood Test Might Diagnose Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Title: Blood Test Might Diagnose Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/1/2019 12:00:00 AM




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AHA News: Director John Singleton's Fatal Stroke Spotlights Black Americans' Hypertension Risk

Title: AHA News: Director John Singleton's Fatal Stroke Spotlights Black Americans' Hypertension Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 5/2/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/2/2019 12:00:00 AM




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Gene Therapy May Help Fight Tough-to-Treat Blood Cancer

Title: Gene Therapy May Help Fight Tough-to-Treat Blood Cancer
Category: Health News
Created: 5/1/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/2/2019 12:00:00 AM




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AHA News: The Often-Overlooked Connection Between Sleep Troubles and Stroke

Title: AHA News: The Often-Overlooked Connection Between Sleep Troubles and Stroke
Category: Health News
Created: 5/2/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/3/2019 12:00:00 AM




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He Recovered From COVID-19. Can His Blood Help Others?

Title: He Recovered From COVID-19. Can His Blood Help Others?
Category: Health News
Created: 4/27/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2020 12:00:00 AM




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When Young Adults Vape, Blood Pressure, Heart Rate May Spike

Title: When Young Adults Vape, Blood Pressure, Heart Rate May Spike
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/1/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Blood Count May Offer Clues to Treatment of COVID-19: Study

Title: Blood Count May Offer Clues to Treatment of COVID-19: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 5/1/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/1/2020 12:00:00 AM




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How Is the Infraorbital Nerve Block Performed?

Title: How Is the Infraorbital Nerve Block Performed?
Category: Procedures and Tests
Created: 4/21/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/21/2020 12:00:00 AM




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How Do You Give a Mental Nerve Block?

Title: How Do You Give a Mental Nerve Block?
Category: Procedures and Tests
Created: 4/21/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/21/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Diamond-Blackfan Anemia

Diamond-Blackfan anemia: A genetic condition affecting the bone marrow that leads to anemia (low numbers of red blood cells) and often, birth defects. It affects five to 10 out of every million babies born in the U.S. A number of genetic mutations have been identified that can cause Diamond-Blackfan anemia, and it is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, meaning that only one copy of the defective gene is needed to cause the disorder. In about 45% of cases, those affected inherit a defective gene from one parent. In the remaining cases, a new mutation (change in the gene) occurs in people who do not have the condition in their family.

Symptoms and signs of Diamond-Blackfan anemia usually are seen during the first year of life and relate to the anemia and shortage of oxygen delivery to tissues from the low numbers of red blood cells. These symptoms include pallor, fatigue, and weakness. People with this disorder are at increased risk for developing myelodysplastic syndrome, another bone marrow disorder, acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and a type of bone cancer known as osteosarcoma. The birth defects that can accompany the bone marrow disorders are seen in about half of those affected and can vary in severity. Associated birth defects can include small head size (microcephaly); wide-set eyes (hypertelorism); droopy eyelids (ptosis); a low frontal hairline; a broad, flat bridge of the nose; small, low-set ears; and small lower jaw (micrognathia). Cleft palate and/or cleft lip may also be present. Slow growth, eye problems, and kidney problems are sometimes associated with the condition. Red blood cell transfusions and corticosteroid medications are the main treatments for Diamond-Blackfan anemia. Stem cell transplants have been performed successfully in some children with the condition.



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Mental Health Problems After First Baby Reduce Likelihood of More Children: Study

Title: Mental Health Problems After First Baby Reduce Likelihood of More Children: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 4/3/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/6/2020 12:00:00 AM




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AHA News: How Pregnant Woman's High Blood Pressure Can Change Shape of Baby's Heart

Title: AHA News: How Pregnant Woman's High Blood Pressure Can Change Shape of Baby's Heart
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/1/2020 12:00:00 AM




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High Blood Pressure May Affect More Pregnant Women Than Thought: Study

Title: High Blood Pressure May Affect More Pregnant Women Than Thought: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 5/4/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/5/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Blepharitis

Title: Blepharitis
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 5/5/2009 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/9/2020 12:00:00 AM




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New Drug Could Help Stop Blindness From Thyroid Eye Disease

Title: New Drug Could Help Stop Blindness From Thyroid Eye Disease
Category: Health News
Created: 1/22/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/23/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Transplanted Skin Stem Cells Help Blind Mice See Light

Title: Transplanted Skin Stem Cells Help Blind Mice See Light
Category: Health News
Created: 4/21/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/22/2020 12:00:00 AM




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How Long Does a Retrobulbar Block Last?

Title: How Long Does a Retrobulbar Block Last?
Category: Procedures and Tests
Created: 4/24/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/24/2020 12:00:00 AM




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AHA News: More Intense Blood Pressure Control May Lower Irregular Heartbeat Risk

Title: AHA News: More Intense Blood Pressure Control May Lower Irregular Heartbeat Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 5/4/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/5/2020 12:00:00 AM




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U.S. Jobless Rate at Nearly 15 Percent as Coronavirus Cases Top 1.2 Million

Title: U.S. Jobless Rate at Nearly 15 Percent as Coronavirus Cases Top 1.2 Million
Category: Health News
Created: 5/8/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/8/2020 12:00:00 AM