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thyroid condition

How to tell if you have a thyroid condition you didn’t know you had

HealthTap November 20, 2017

Did you know? 1 in 8 women will develop a thyroid disorder during her lifetime. Women are 5–8 times more likely to develop thyroid disorders than men. Undiagnosed thyroid disorders put one at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and infertility. According to the American Thyroid...

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pancreatic cancer

What you may not know about pancreatic cancer

HealthTap November 16, 2017

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and November 16th marks World Pancreatic Cancer Day. It is an important time of the year to both increase public awareness and raise funds for those affected by this fatal condition. Here at HealthTap, we are dedicated to providing information that improves...

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World Diabetes Day

World Diabetes Day: what you need to know

HealthTap November 14, 2017

This week, November 14th marked World Diabetes Day. In 1991, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) launched a global campaign in an attempt to increase public awareness about this global epidemic. Today, diabetes affects more than 422 million people, and the WHO projects that...

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flu season

How to stop a cold dead in its tracks

HealthTap November 9, 2017

With cold and flu season officially upon us, we know you’re trying to avoid germs as much as possible. We all know that dreaded feeling of knowing a cold is coming on, as the throat starts to get a little scratchy, the joints a bit...

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alzheimer's

11 warning signs your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease

HealthTap November 8, 2017

The slowing down of the body and brain is a normal part of the aging process. Memory changes occur as well during old age, and it’s common to have difficulty remembering the names of people, places and other common things. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, here...

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psoriasis

Psoriasis: here’s what you need to know about this disease

HealthTap November 3, 2017

If you or a loved one suffer with psoriasis, chances are, you are not alone! According to the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA), psoriasis affects more than 125 million people globally. While psoriasis canaffect many emotionally, financially and socially, therapeutic techniques and interventions have come a long way....

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healthy pregnancy

For a healthy pregnancy, these are the two things you need to know

HealthTap October 23, 2017

Pregnancy is a unique experience combined with a mixture of intense emotions. For new expectant mothers, wrestling with unfamiliar feelings or uncertainties is very natural. Having a strong support network and a good medical care team is essential to dissipate fears and concerns, and is necessary...

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dentist

This is your way out from having to go to the dentist

HealthTap October 18, 2017

What if we told you that we’ve got your answer for how you can avoid the dentist office? October is National Dental Hygiene Month, which recognizes the teams of dentists and dental specialists dedicated to ensuring optimal experiences for their patients. To date, the use...

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bacterial vs viral

Bacterial vs. viral: when you need to ask your doctor

HealthTap October 17, 2017

You’ve got a sore throat, stuffy nose, cough, and maybe a fever… but what’s going to make it go away? It can be easy to think that a pack of antibiotics are going to do the trick in wiping out your symptoms, but that’s not...

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mini strokes

Mini strokes are real, and here’s what you need to know about them

HealthTap October 12, 2017

“Mini strokes”, or transient ischemic attacks (TIA), occur when there is decreased blood flow to the brain. This decreased blood flow is caused by a clot or a bleed, and unlike regular strokes, it does not cause actual cell death. Symptoms are usually temporary and...

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