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Diuretics: A cause of low potassium?
These medicines are often used to treat high blood pressure and swelling. Diuretics may lower potassium.
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.
Demyelinating disease: What can you do about it?
Learn the causes and types of these diseases that affect the protective covering of nerves, which include multiple sclerosis. Also learn how they're treated.
Exercise and multiple sclerosis
Reduce your multiple sclerosis symptoms through exercise.
Food poisoning: How long can you safely keep leftovers?
Prevent food poisoning with these food safety tips for handling and reheating leftover food.
Niacin overdose: What are the symptoms?
When niacin is taken as prescribed for high cholesterol, overdose is unlikely.
Can whole-grain foods lower blood pressure?
Find out if eating whole-grain foods can lower blood pressure.
Outpatient joint replacement: Is it a safe option?
Joint replacement of the hip, knee and shoulder can be done safely as outpatient surgery. Most people can go home the same day as the procedure.
Mucus in stool: A concern?
Visible mucus in stool can have a variety of causes, but they're not always serious.
Penis fracture: Is it possible?
Know the signs and symptoms of a penis fracture.
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