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A 72-year-old violin teacher had a nagging cough for nearly two years. Then one of her student's parents took notice, leading ...
Evie, now 19, experienced eight different symptoms in the lead-up to being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of blood ...
While everyone's at risk for high blood sugar levels after surgery, people with diabetes face even greater risks. While the exact reason for this cannot always be determined, there are a few different ...
Monitoring your blood pressure is a vital part of maintaining heart health. When you understand what your blood pressure readings mean, you can make informed decisions about your lifestyle choices ...
The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has died at the age of 88 years after battling a series of illnesses, ...
Finally, the GP and emergency doctor suggested that a cough that lasts for weeks of months on end might actually be whopping ...
Learn to recognize the six warning signs that distinguish a pneumonia cough from a common cold, plus essential treatment and ...
Blood tests and skin prick testing can identify ... reduce the risk of respiratory infections that often trigger severe bronchitis flares in vulnerable individuals. Certain symptoms require ...
SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection, which can be fatal, especially in infants. “In the first stage, it doesn’t necessarily seem ...
Although the whooping cough vaccine isn’t as effective as the ... travels across the state to provide vaccinations, conduct blood pressure screenings and distribute opioid overdose kits, was ...
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Whooping cough cases are on the rise in Louisiana, according to the Louisiana Surgeon General, resulting in two infant deaths in the past six months. Doctors and ...
A new spit test for prostate cancer which can be done at home may be better than current testing methods, a study suggests. Experts have developed a simple saliva test which analyses genetic ...