Imperial Valley News Center
Bad breath: Could a tongue scraper help?
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- Written by Thomas J. Salinas, D.D.S.
Imperial, California - Tongue scrapers, which are available in most drugstores in various shapes and sizes, have been touted as a way to reduce or eliminate bad breath (halitosis). You put the tongue scraper at the back of your tongue and gently bring it forward along your tongue, repeating as often as needed.
Loss of taste and smell: Natural with aging?
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- Written by Paul Y. Takahashi, M.D.
Imperial, California - Some loss of taste and smell is natural with aging, especially after age 60. Various other factors also can contribute to loss of taste and smell, however, including:
Study finds connection between severe menopausal symptoms and history of recent abuse
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- Written by Ginger Plumbo
Rochester, Minnesota - Menopause is associated with many bothersome symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, difficulty with mood, memory or concentration, and changes in sexual function. Mayo Clinic physicians recently released findings from research that demonstrated a connection between the severity of menopausal symptoms and a woman’s recent experience of abuse. The abuse could be verbal or emotional, physical or sexual.
Hepatitis C: Testing Could Save Your Life
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- Written by Micah Dorfner
Rochester, Minnesota - If a simple blood test could improve your long-term health or possibly save your life, would you have it done? The answer for most people is a resounding “Yes.” Testing for hepatitis C, which entails a basic blood draw and analysis, can be the difference between serious health complications later in life or a manageable - in some cases curable - condition.
Absence of treatment, Crohn’s disease tends to get worse over time
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- Written by Shabana Pasha, M.D.
Scottsdale, Arizona - Crohn’s disease is a long-term condition that causes inflammation of the digestive tract lining. This inflammation can involve any part of the digestive tract, but it’s most common in the lower portion of the small intestine and in the large intestine. Unlike ulcerative colitis (another inflammatory condition), Crohn’s disease usually affects the entire thickness of the bowel wall.
Decision Aids Help Patients with Depression and Doctors Feel Better About Medication
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- Written by Bob Nellis
Rochester, Minnesota - Choosing the right antidepressant can be a daunting task. With so many choices and such unpredictability in their individual effects, patients with depression often spend months or years casting about for the right medication, while clinicians are often uneasy or unwilling to offer options other than their preferred prescriptions.
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