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Hydrochlorothiazide is a common blood pressure medication known to increase sun sensitivity. Now a study by Anna Chien and colleagues at Johns Hopkins has shown that certain groups of people were much more likely to experience sunburns while taking this …
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If you have high blood pressure you may be taking a commonly prescribed medicine called hydrochlorothiazide, one of the first line treatments for the condition. it’s also known to increase sun sensitivity. Now a study by Anna Chien and colleagues at …
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Consumption of sugar sweetened beverages may explain part of the increase in colorectal cancer before the age of 50 we’re seeing nationally, a new study finds. William Nelson, director of the Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, explains the data. …
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People who’ve had diabetes longer are at greater risk to develop dementia than those who’ve had diabetes for shorter periods of time, a large UK study following people for an average of 30 years has found. Rita Kalyani, a diabetes …
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Even people with some advanced cancers can benefit from genetic analysis of their tumors, a recent study found. William Nelson, director of the Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, describes the contribution of genetics to overall risk for developing cancer. …
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Tanning bed use is associated with the development of skin cancers. Now a new study looks at how many skin cancers and associated healthcare costs would be impacted if teenagers were prohibited from using tanning beds. William Nelson, director of …
