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A Mayo Clinic study showed energy drinks could lead to heart problems. (Illustration: Sam Wooley)

New Study

Energy Drinks May Cause Heart Problems We’ve all heard that “Red Bull give you wings,” but could it and other energy drinks like Monster, Rockstar and 5-Hour Energy also give you a heart attack? Some say the caffeine-packed drinks give them energy, but for
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Nearly half of all American are diabetic or pre-diabetic. (Image: GreenApple78/iStock)

Going Up

Incidence of Diabetes, Pre-diabetes on Rise A generation ago, there was no such thing as pre-diabetes. Well, the condition existed – it just wasn’t given a name or diagnosed the way it is now. Dr. Chris Fan, practice site director for the endocrinology and nephrology clinic at
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A simple checkup every six months can help prevent gum disease from progressing. (Photo: Dreamtime)

When Gums Attack

Symptoms & Treatments of Gum Disease Gum disease sounds so dirty. Who comes down with that other than homeless people? Surprisingly, many otherwise healthy people have gum disease. It’s an infection marked by swelling and inflammation at the gum line. It can persist for
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