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Does prickly pear cactus have health benefits?
Have you heard about prickly pear cactus? Find out about some surprising health benefits of this versatile plant.
Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE): What is it?
Find out more about a virus spread to people by mosquitoes, its symptoms and ways to prevent being infected with it.
Foot swelling during air travel: A concern?
Swelling of the leg or foot while flying is common and usually harmless.
Gallbladder polyps: Can they be cancerous?
The size of gallbladder polyps can be a useful predictor of whether they're cancerous.
HER2-positive breast cancer: What is it?
HER2-positive breast cancer tends to be more aggressive than other types of breast cancer. Treatments that target HER2 are very effective.
Heart cancer: Is there such a thing?
Although heart tumors do occur, the vast majority of them are noncancerous (benign).
Heart rate: What's normal?
A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. A heart rate above or below that may signal a problem.
Hyperinsulinemia: Is it diabetes?
Hyperinsulinemia often is associated with type 2 diabetes.
Isolated systolic hypertension: A health concern?
Both the top and bottom numbers in blood pressure readings hold clues about your health. But if just the top number is high, it might be a concern.
Kombucha tea: Does it have health benefits?
Does kombucha tea live up to its reputation as a health tonic?
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