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Is fibromyalgia hereditary?
Is fibromyalgia hereditary? The disorder appears to run in families.
After a flood, are food and medicines safe to use?
After a flood, don't eat foods or take medications that have come into contact with flood water or contaminated water.
Did the definition of Alzheimer's disease change?
What the change in the research definition of Alzheimer's disease means for you.
Alzheimer's disease: Can exercise prevent memory loss?
Regular exercise may help in preventing Alzheimer's disease and improving cognitive function.
Frontal fibrosing alopecia
This type of receding hairline, which primarily affects older women, is treatable. The earlier you talk with your doctor about it, the better your chance of preventing permanent baldness.
Narrow stools: Should I be concerned?
Narrow stools may be a sign of narrowing or obstruction of the colon.
Acute bronchitis: Is it contagious?
Most cases of acute bronchitis are caused by viruses and are contagious. Learn ways to reduce your risk of catching viruses that can cause bronchitis.
Blood pressure readings: Why higher at home?
Blood pressure that consistently measures higher outside a medical office is called masked hypertension.
Foamy urine: What does it mean?
Persistently foamy urine can be a sign of protein in your urine (proteinuria) and could be an indicator of kidney disease.
Acid reflux and GERD: The same thing?
Acid reflux and GERD are closely related, but the terms aren't necessarily interchangeable.
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