Imperial Valley News Center
Self-care approaches to treating pain
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- Written by Mayo Home Remedies
Imperial, California - When you have pain, there's nothing you want more than relief - right now. For many people, that means reaching for the bottle of pain relievers in the medicine cabinet.
Gynecologic exams not necessary for all adolescent girls
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- Written by Dr. Sally Ann Pantin
Jacksonville, Florida - Pelvic exams and Pap smears are not necessary in healthy, adolescent girls who are not sexually active and who do not have gynecologic symptoms or other concerns. The recommended age for young women who have not previously needed a Pap smear to begin having the test is 21. Primary care providers, such as those in family medicine or internal medicine, can perform that exam, or a gynecologist can perform the exam.
What are opioids and why are they dangerous?
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- Written by Dana Sparks
Rochester, Minnesota - What opioid medications do:
Opioids are a broad group of pain-relieving drugs that work by interacting with opioid receptors in your cells. Opioids can be made from the poppy plant, such as morphine (e.g., Kadian and MS Contin) or synthesized in a laboratory, such as fentanyl (e.g., Actiq and Duragesic).
The A, B, C, D, Es of skin cancer
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- Written by Ian Roth
Scottsdale, Arizona - Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, but many people ignore their risks. Dr. Cathy Newman, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, offers a simple way to evaluate marks on your skin to see if they might be skin cancer.
Are there any proven Alzheimer's prevention strategies?
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- Written by Jonathan Graff-Radford, M.D.
Rochester, Minnesota - Not yet. But there's strong evidence that several factors associated with leading a healthy lifestyle may play a role in reducing your risk of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. However, more research is needed before any of these factors can be considered a proven strategy to prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Smarter shopping for better health
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- Written by Mayo Clinic Minute
Scottsdale, Arizona - How you fill your grocery cart can affect your overall health. Decisions at the supermarket determine what you eat. And if you make poor choices with the foods you purchase, the pounds can add up over time.
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