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targeting simple proteins may extend metabolic healthspan

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A range of age-related metabolic diseases may be prevented by lowering the levels of certain proteins called "fatty acid-binding proteins." Metabolic health may be preserved well into old age, a new study suggests, if we keep fatty acid-binding protein (FABP) levels very low. In the new study, researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of...

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tarry stool definition

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A tarry stool has a black, shiny, sticky appearance and looks like tar on a road. Often tarry stools are a symptom of bleeding in the digestive tract.

tarsal tunnel syndrome definition

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Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a pinching of the tibial nerve, which stretches down the back of the leg to the inner ankle. In this area of the ankle, a complex mix of nerves, muscles, and ligaments meet; this makes the tibial nerve prone to entrapment, or pinching. Symptoms of tarsal tunnel syndrome include foot pain...

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taste changes special

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Taste changes may include the complete loss of taste (ageusia), partial loss of taste (hypogeusia), a distorted sense of taste (dysgeusia), such as a metallic taste, or an unpleasant or revolting taste (cacogeusia). A decrease in or loss of taste is common in older adults. It is part of the normal aging process and may...

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Problems after getting a tattoo Tattoos and permanent makeup have been used by most cultures for centuries and recently have become very popular with both men and women. Most people who have a tattoo do not develop any problems. Home treatment can help speed healing and prevent problems. A tattoo is a series of puncture...

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What happens when tattoo ink is injected into your skin? Most of it remains firmly lodged there, but some pigments travel to lymph nodes or even destinations in your body that are farther afield. The body recognizes tattoo pigments as foreign particles and tries to clear them from the skin, but the chemistry of the...

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Taxotere Class Action Lawsuit Taxotere (docetaxel) is a chemotherapy drug that has been linked to permanent hair loss. Hair loss (alopecia) is particularly common during chemotherapy, except the loss is usually temporary. After the chemotherapy treatment is complete, hair tends to grow back. There is always a slight risk of permanent hair loss, but with...

tay sachs disease special

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Discusses Tay-Sachs disease, a genetic disorder in which little or no hex A enzyme is produced by the body. Discusses screening. Covers symptoms to watch for in babies and young children. Covers late-onset Tay-Sachs disease.

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The test for Tay-Sachs disease measures the amount of an enzyme called hexosaminidase A (hex A) in the blood. Hex A breaks down fatty substances in the brain and nerves. Tay-Sachs is an inherited disease in which the body can't break down fatty substances as it should, so the fatty substances collect in the nerve...

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tdap tetanus diphtheria pertussis vaccine what you need to know cdc

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Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis are very serious diseases. Tdap vaccine can protect us from these diseases. And Tdap vaccine given to pregnant women can protect newborn babies against pertussis. Tetanus (lockjaw) is rare in the United States today. It causes painful muscle tightening and stiffness, usually all over…

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What is tea tree oil? Tea tree oil can kill bacteria and fungi. It comes from the evergreen leaves of the Australian Melaleuca alternifolia tree. Tea tree oil has been used as complementary therapy in surgery, burn care, and dental care. Numerous tea tree oil body care products are available, including soap, shampoo...

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ted talks lets pool our medical data

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In the TED Talks, Let’s pool our medical data, John Wilbanks addresses how the privacy of medical data could be slowing down research. Privacy is very important when getting medical test done or receiving medical treatment. Therefore, there are strict laws in place that limit the information that researchers can study and use. John Wilbanks...

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Dave deBronkart: Meet e-Patient Dave In this inspiring TED Talk, Dave deBronkart recounts his terminal cancer diagnosis and how he found a life-saving medical treatment through an online patient support group. He talks about the power of patient networks and how patients can be an extremely valuable resource to physicians. Dave now encourages discussion between...

tedmed 2013 speakers announced

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TEDMED is a community of leading thinkers from various disciplines who share a common goal of improving health and medicine. Every year TEDMED holds a program that brings in 1,800 innovators and leaders, and features short talks and performances. It promotes cross-disciplinary collaboration and the spread of ideas needed bring about important changes. TEDMED 2013...

tedmed 2013 talk sharing medical and scientific data

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Elizabeth Marincola, President of the Society for Science & the Public, presented an inspiring talk at TEDMED 2013. Her presentation entitled "What happens when science, money, and freedom of information collide?" explains the need to free protected scientific knowledge. The ability to share data worldwide, whether it's biomedical research or patient medical records, is important...

teen alcohol and drug use special

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What is teen substance use? Many teens try alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. Some teens try these substances only a few times and stop. Others can't control their urges or cravings for them. This is substance use disorder. Moderate to severe substance use disorder is sometimes called addiction. Teens may try a number of...

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“I’ve always also had an interest in just knowing how different components can come together to work as one,” Patrick said Saturday. He has battled childhood cancer six times over the past 13 years. Throughout the month of September, Amazon centers across the country welcomed 30 families fighting childhood cancer to their facilities for VIP...

teen moms at risk of heart disease

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Teen moms at long-term cardiovascular risk The new study found that women who had their first pregnancy before the age of 20 had a much greater long-term risk of cardiovascular disease than women who became mothers after that age. She explained: Women who participated in our study came from five very different study sites. We...

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If you want to save this information but don't think it is safe to take it home, see if a trusted friend can keep it for you. Plan ahead. Know who you can call for help, and memorize the phone number. Be careful online too. Your online activity may be seen by others. Do not...

teen substance use disorder choosing a treatment program special

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The program you choose for your teen needs to view substance use as a primary disease and not as a symptom. Your teen needs to have a comprehensive evaluation to determine the level of substance use and the presence of psychiatric or medical conditions. If you need to place your teen in a treatment program,...

teen substance use making a contract with your teen special

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Putting a plan for avoiding alcohol and substance use in writing will help your teen make good decisions in the future. Using the example below, have your teen help you write the contract. Teens feel more responsible for their actions when they are part of the rule-making process. The symbolism of signing a contract...

teenage sleep patterns special

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Getting enough sleep and rest is important during the teen years. Teens need more sleep than younger children, because rapid physical growth and activity during the teen years can cause fatigue. Many teenagers sleep late whenever possible and often have problems getting up in the morning. Teenagers' biological clocks...

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Two teenage best friends had a plan to go to homecoming together, until cancer got in the way. “The plan was for to be able to leave the hospital for an hour or two on the night of our homecoming to attend the dance,” O’Connor told Yahoo Style. “Blake’s sister, Taylor, and I thought,...

teeth whitening special

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Teeth whitening is not a medical procedure—it does not result in healthier teeth—but it can result in whiter teeth and a brighter smile. This in turn can make people feel better about themselves. There are two types of teeth whitening: Bleaching your teeth changes the color of the tooth enamel and removes both surface...

teething products special

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There are many ways to help your baby who is teething. You can help relieve discomfort by offering your baby safe objects to chew or suck on. Teething rings, teethers, and toys specifically for teething A wide variety of teethers and toys are made of nontoxic materials and are specially designed for teething babies...

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temper tantrums special

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What are temper tantrums? If you have a young child, you probably know what temper tantrums are. Experts define them as sudden, unplanned displays of anger or other emotions. During a tantrum, children often whine, cry, or scream. They may also swing their arms and legs wildly or hold their breath. Anyone can have...

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El uso de un termómetro rectal es la forma más precisa de tomar la temperatura. Para tomar la temperatura rectal: Aplique gel lubricante o vaselina, como Vaseline, en la cabeza del termómetro, para que pueda insertarlo fácilmente. Elija un lugar tranquilo, para que el niño no se distraiga o se mueva demasiado. Cuando le...

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temporal artery biopsy special

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If you have symptoms of giant cell arteritis (GCA) and your doctor believes you may have it, he or she may order a temporal artery biopsy to make sure. Giant cell arteritis can occur at various points along an artery . To test for giant cell arteritis, your doctor may have a surgeon take a...