| Our new leukemia hub gathers in-depth resources on the condition, including information on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of ALL, AML, CLL, CML, and other types of the blood cancer. |
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| Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs |
| Can heroin cause heart problems? |
| Written by Rachel Ann Tee-Melegrito on April 21, 2025 |
| Can heroin cause a heart attack? Read on to learn more, such as how the drug affects the body, including the heart, and how to seek help. |
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| Everything you need to know about DMT |
| Written by Kathleen Davis, FNP on April 21, 2025 |
| DMT is a hallucinogenic and psychedelic drug that occurs naturally in many plants and animals. It is also known as the spirit molecule due to the intense reaction some people experience after taking it. DMT is a Schedule 1 Controlled substance in the U.S. Learn about its history, side effects, risks, and street names. |
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| Asthma |
| How does the asthma control test work? |
| Written by MaryAnn De Pietro, CRT on April 21, 2025 |
| An asthma control test determines whether asthma symptoms are under control. Read more about how the test works, the meaning of the results, and more |
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| Cancer / Oncology |
| What to know about plasmacytoma treatment |
| Written by Zia Sherrell, MPH on April 21, 2025 |
| Plasmacytoma is a rare type of cancer that affects the plasma cells. It can progress to another cancer — multiple myeloma. Learn more here. |
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| What to know about choroidal melanoma |
| Written by Anna Smith on April 21, 2025 |
| Choroidal melanoma is a form of cancer that affects the choroid, which is in the middle layer of the eye. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more. |
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| A comparison of multiple myeloma and amyloidosis |
| Written by Zia Sherrell, MPH on April 21, 2025 |
| Multiple myeloma and amyloidosis are two distinct conditions that stem from abnormalities in the plasma cells of the bone marrow. |
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| What to know about anthracycline chemotherapy |
| Written by Karen Veazey on April 21, 2025 |
| Anthracycline drugs prevent cancer cells from reproducing. It can treat several types of cancer, but it can cause a range of side effects. Read more here. |
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| What to know about osteosarcoma |
| Written by Carolyn Farnsworth on April 21, 2025 |
| Osteosarcoma is a form of bone cancer that typically occurs when people are young. Learn more about its symptoms, causes, and treatments here. |
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| Cardiovascular / Cardiology |
| Ways to stop heart palpitations |
| Written by Jenna Fletcher and Karen Veazey on April 21, 2025 |
| Heart palpitations can feel like a fluttering in the chest or a pounding heart. Learn how to stop heart palpitations at home and when to see a doctor. |
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| Loop recorder: What to know |
| Written by Caitlin Geng on April 21, 2025 |
| A loop recorder is a small implantable device that records electrical impulses in the heart to diagnose certain heart conditions. Read more about its uses here. |
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| Depression |
| What to know about apathy in depression |
| Written by Zia Sherrell, MPH on April 21, 2025 |
| It is not uncommon for people with depression to feel apathetic, but apathy and depression are not the same. Learn more. |
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| What to know about male postpartum depression |
| Written by Suzy Davenport on April 21, 2025 |
| While generally associated with females, postpartum depression can also affect males new to parenting. Learn more. |
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| All about antidepressants |
| Written by Christian Nordqvist and Amanda Barrell on April 21, 2025 |
| Find out about the different types of antidepressants, how they work, adverse effects, when a person can take them, and available alternatives. |
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| Diabetes |
| How can you lower your A1C levels? |
| Written by Jennifer Huizen on April 21, 2025 |
| The A1C blood test measures how well the body maintains blood glucose levels by giving an average result for 2–3 months. When A1C levels fall, there is less glucose in the blood. For a person with diabetes, this reduces the risk of complications. Find out how to lower A1C levels. |
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| High blood sugar levels in the morning |
| Written by valencia-higuera-645-user on April 21, 2025 |
| People with diabetes may have high blood sugar levels in the morning due to either the dawn phenomenon or the Somogyi effect. Find out more about why these high levels occur and what to do about them. |
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| Drugs |
| Epclusa for hepatitis C |
| Written by Alex Brewer, Pharm.D., MBA on April 21, 2025 |
| Epclusa is a prescription drug that’s approved to treat hepatitis C. Learn how the drug works, how it’s taken, and more. |
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| What to know about methocarbamol |
| Written by Mathieu Rees on April 21, 2025 |
| Methocarbamol is a medication that doctors may prescribe to treat musculoskeletal pain. Learn more here. |
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