Jane Pinkley

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• What Causes Blisters and How to Get Rid of a Blister

  Blisters can occur for numerous reasons. Although they are not often serious, the appearance of blisters itself can be very off-putting. A blister is a fluid-filled bubble that develops under the skin. The watery liquid under the blister is often clear, which is called serum.When blisters break, the...

• Suicide Rates Are Rising in Those with Rheumatoid Arthritis

  While suicide is universally viewed as a massive problem that needs to be prevented, many don't realize that it is not only mental illnesses that can trigger this type of action. For those dealing with rheumatoid arthritis, suicide attempts are now at a higher rate than ever seen previously.Too much...

• Subtle Changes in Speech Can Signify Early Dementia, Study Says

  Filler words, rambling, repetition, and vague word choices could signal a future diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, according to new research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association in July 2017.During the London conference, Professor Kimberly Mueller from University of Wisconsin-Madison outlined these...

• How is Laser Skin Resurfacing Useful?

  Laser resurfacing is a cosmetic procedure that removes layers of the skin, and allows new skin to take its place. The new skin is supposed to look more youthful. In this technique, a short pulsating stream of laser is focused on the uneven skin. It is also known by other names including laser peel,...

• Drugs for Heartburn May Cause Hip Fractures

  Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), the major class of heartburn drugs, may result in fractures of the hip in postmenopausal women with a history of smoking. The results of the study, published in the journal BMJ, shows that the risk of a hip fracture is not lowered even after stopping...

• What Are the Most Common Medications For Diabetes?

  Diabetes is often quoted as a 'silent killer.' According to available statistics, the total number of diabetics patients in India is estimated about 50 million. In 2030, it is expected that about 80 million of our population will suffer from diabetes. About 50,000 of the affected have their legs...