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Avoid the Risks of Self-Medication and Relying on the Internet to Recover

You might think that you no longer have to see your doctor to recover from an illness. Regardless of the symptom you have, it’s easy to find information online. The problem is that you might get incorrect information. Instead of getting better, things would get worse. Therefore, as tempting as it is to avoid seeing the doctor, you shouldn’t. Whether you dislike the idea of talking to a physician, or you don’t have enough money to pay the bills, your health is too important to ignore. [Read more…]

Originally posted on August 11, 2020 @ 1:24 pm

Diuretics to Treat Blood Pressure May Stop Proteins from Clumping

Diuretics—often referred to as “water pills”—are frequently used to treat cardiac conditions such as congestive heart failure and high blood pressure, as well as water retention (edema) linked to kidney disease, diabetes, and liver disorders. These drugs help the body rid itself of excess salt and water, and some even function to widen the blood vessels themselves and lower blood pressure. Now, new research has found another purpose of a special class of diuretics that may have positive implications for people suffering from diseases caused by protein misfolding. [Read more…]

Originally posted on October 29, 2020 @ 8:48 am