Medical Explanations

Increasing medical and health literacy for all by explaining anything medicine. Responses by board-certified medical experts.

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If you get Covid-19, you should self isolate for 14 days. Some counties say to stay home for at least 7 days after symptom resolution, whichever is longer. Check with your county or local government. #COVID2019 #COVID19 #covid #coronavirus

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FDA Approves First Gene Therapy Treatment For Cancer - TIME https://t.co/XnGKSajwoX

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Is The Secret To A Healthier Microbiome Hidden In The Hadza Diet? - NPR https://t.co/iTCACYb4O3

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Gonorrhea vaccine??https://t.co/fqcOezLojg

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Some research suggests that long term use of acid blockers for heartburn #GERD may increase risk of kidney disease and other complications

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Counties with d highest death rates from #heartdisease extend from southeastern Oklahoma along Mississippi Rivervalley to eastern Kentucky

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Deaths from heart disease have reduced significantly in the U.S. #hearthealth

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Do you know that soluble fiber may help improve #ibs symptoms?

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Irritable bowel #ibs It's real - let's talk about it #irritablebowelsyndrome #health

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Acetaminophen works by reducing prostaglandin production leading to relief of fever and pain. Taking too much can lead to liver failure

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Never been this many options to treat Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Kudos to #inflammatoryboweldisease #ibd research

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Structured exercise programs in older adults preserves mobility and independence #health

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Do u know that frequent fluctuations in weight gain & loss may increase risk of heart disease, particularly if you are overweight? #health

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Wearable devices that give u feed back on activity and diet may not provide additional benefit over standard weight loss interventions

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Why are colorectal rates increasing in people less than 50? #colorectalcancer #tweetforhealth

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Today is #NationalDoctorsDay

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Obesity increases your colon cancer risk. Exercise and eat healthy #ColonCancer

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#colorectalcancer is increasing among young people #healthiswealth #health

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March is colorectal cancer awareness month. #colorectalcancer

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Recent study suggests that 30 minutes of moderate physical activity may improve survival in people with colon cancer