Monthly Archives: August 2023

COVID-19, Fever, Health Care, Medical Care, Medications, Symptoms, Treatment

What Temperature Is Considered a Fever in Adults?

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29
Aug

It’s one of the most common COVID-19 symptoms—here’s the temperature range you need to know. Familiar to most, the concept of fevers is not alien: Individuals have encountered elevated body temperatures on various occasions, often linked to infections caused by bacteria or viruses, such as the well-known influenza. However, since the emergence of COVID-19, there […]

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Health Care, Inflammation, Medical Care, Symptoms, Treatment

What Is a Wet Cough?

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29
Aug

All that mucus and phlegm are telling you something. AT A GLANCE A productive cough is characterized by the expulsion of mucus, often caused by inflammation or irritation stemming from an infection. Typically, this kind of cough tends to ameliorate naturally and can be eased through the use of readily available medications and home-based treatments. […]

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Flu, Health Care, Medical Care, Medications

How To Get Rid of the Flu Quickly

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29
Aug

Got flu symptoms? It’s not always possible to speed up your recovery, but certain flu treatments can help reduce the length of your symptoms. Enhancing, optimizing, and ensuring originality: Experiencing the flu may appear as a minor inconvenience, yet in certain instances, this viral ailment can lead to significant complications. Despite the strenuous preventive measures […]

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Blood

UAB’s Sigma Chi hosts blood drive to honor late fraternity brother, founding member, Chris Sterley

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29
Aug

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Happening Tuesday, UAB’s Sigma Chi fraternity is hosting a blood drive to honor their late fraternity brother Chris Sterley. Sterley died three summers ago at Lake Wedowee after jumping off a rock into the water. His body was recovered two days later. Sigma Chi’s Philanthropy Chair, Jonathan Boyd, said their fraternity […]

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Health Care, Medical Care, Opioid, Symptoms

Opioid Side Effects: Short-term and Long-term Impact on the Body

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29
Aug

Constipation is a common complaint, but the effects are wide-ranging and can be severe. Similar to any medication, whether prescribed or not, opioids are associated with a range of potential side effects. What sets opioids apart from many other commonly used medications is their propensity to induce strong addiction. This distinctive characteristic underscores the possibility […]

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Blood

Diabetes Drugs, Blood Thinner On Medicare’s List Of 10 Meds To Negotiate Prices

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29
Aug

HHS released its list of 10 drugs that will be on the table for the first-ever price negotiations between Medicare and drugmakers. Included in the mix are medications that treat diabetes, autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and heart failure. The process is facing multiple court challenges. AP: Biden Administration Targets Diabetes Drug, Blood Thinner, Others For […]

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Blood

Central California Blood Center, Big Fresno Fair team up for ‘Pint for a Pass’

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29
Aug

The Central CA Blood Center must collect between 5,000-6,000 pints of blood a month to meet the needs of our Valley community. Tuesday, August 29, 2023 12:31PM FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — For the 13th year, the Central California Blood Center is joining forces with the Big Fresno Fair for the annual Pint for a Pass […]

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Blood

Biden targets diabetes drug Jardiance, blood thinner Eliquis and 8 others for Medicare price talks

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29
Aug

By TOM MURPHY, AMANDA SEITZ and CHRIS MEGERIAN (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — The blood thinner Eliquis and popular diabetes treatments including Jardiance are among the first drugs that will be targeted for price negotiations in an effort to cut Medicare costs. President Joe Biden’s administration on Tuesday released a list of 10 drugs for […]

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Anxiety, Depression, Mental Breakdown, Mental Health, Stress

What Causes Depression?

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29
Aug

Depressive disorder, commonly referred to as depression, is a prevalent mental health condition that impacts your thoughts, emotions, and actions. It leads to intense feelings of sadness and hopelessness that persist for at least two weeks, accompanied by various behavioral and physical symptoms, often hindering daily functioning and diminishing overall life satisfaction. Depression doesn’t have […]

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Blood, Health Care, Medical Care, Symptoms

What Does Blood in Your Poop (Hematochezia) Mean?

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29
Aug

It can be frightening to see blood in the toilet or when you wipe after you poop. Health’s medical editor weighs in on some possible causes. Fortuitously, the majority of instances involving rectal bleeding, medically termed as hematochezia, typically do not pose an immediate life-threatening risk, as cited in UpToDate. However, discerning the precise cause […]

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