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When the Caregiver Becomes the Patient

THURSDAY, Nov. 20 (HealthDay News) — The stress of providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s results in 25% of family caregivers having at least one emergency room or hospital visit every six months, says an Indiana University study.

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Uncertainty Is Powerful Stress Producer

Neurotic People Are More Stressed From Facing Uncertainty Than Facing Negative Feedback

By Salynn Boyles
WebMD Health News

Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD

Latest Mental Health news

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• Hypothermia Index
• Glossary

Hypothermia

Black Widow vs. Brown Recluse Slideshow

Medical Author: Benjamin C.

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• Swollen Lymph Nodes Index
• Glossary

Swollen Lymph Nodes

MRSA Slideshow

Medical Author: Siamak Nabili, MD, MPH
Medical Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD

• What are lymph nodes?
• Where are the lymph nodes located in the body?
• What are the causes of swollen lymph nodes?
• What are the symptoms of swollen lymph nodes?
• How are swollen lymph nodes diagnosed?
• How are swollen lymph nodes treated?
• When should I inquire the doctor for swollen lymph nodes?
• What are the common lymph nodes that may get swollen?
• What are the complications of swollen lymph nodes?
• Swollen Lymph Nodes At A Glance

What are lymph nodes?

Lymph nodes are an important component of the body’s immune system and help in fighting infections.

They are small, soft, in a circle or elliptical structures that are found throughout the body and are connected to each other in chain-like (lymphatic chains) fashion by channels similar to blood vessels.

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ADHD Affects Movement More in Boys Than in Girls

Brain Foods Slideshow

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Scientists Spot 4 New Alzheimer’s Genes

THURSDAY, Oct. 30 (HealthDay News) — Four newly identified genes may be linked to the most common form of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, U.S. researchers report.

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• Amniocentesis Index
• Glossary

Amniocentesis

Fetal Development Slideshow

Medical Author: Melissa Conrad Stoppler
Medical Editor: William C. Shiel, Jr., MD, FACP, FACR

• What is amniocentesis?
• Who is a candidate for amniocentesis?
• What does amniocentesis show?
• When should amniocentesis be performed?
• Is amniocentesis safe?
• Amniocentesis At A Glance

What is amniocentesis?

Amniocentesis is a operation whereby a sample of fluid is removed from the amniotic sac for analysis.

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• Chest X-ray Index
• Glossary

packing-box X-Ray

Medical Author: Siamak Nabili, MD, MPH
Medical Editor: William C.

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The Ups and Downs of ‘Yo-Yo’ Dieting

Best & Worst of Fast-Food Breakfasts Slideshow By Karen Pallarito
HealthDay Reporter

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FRIDAY, Oct.

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Cell Phone Making You Itch?

Skin Problems Slideshow

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• Cell Phone Making You Itch?
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Nickel Allergy May Prompt Skin Rash in Some Cell Phone Users

By Miranda Hitti
WebMD Health news

Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD

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