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Are Swollen Feet a Sign of Heart Failure? - Verywell Health

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Your heart is the hardest-working muscle, pumping an average of 2,000 gallons of blood a day. So when something goes wrong with it, your body will quickly let you know. Heart failure happens when it can't pump enough blood to keep your organs working normally. One major sign of heart failure is swollen feet, or edema. The swelling comes from fluid trapped inside the tissues of your body. Heart failure causes swelling in your feet because the kidneys aren't getting enough oxygen to properly filter your blood. When that happens, your body keeps the extra fluid and waste products inside your body. Heart failure also causes a backup of blood, which causes the body to hold on to extra fluid outside of the arteries or veins. This results in swelling in the feet. Richard Jacyno / Getty Images Warning Signs of Heart Failure In addition to edema, there are a few other signs of heart failure, including: Shortness of breath or ...

Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Market Set to Reach USD - GlobeNewswire

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TOKYO, Aug. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Market study by " Data Bridge Market Research provides details about the market dynamics affecting the Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) market, Market scope, Market segmentation, and overlays shadow upon the leading market players highlighting the favorable competitive landscape and trends prevailing over the years. The Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Market document provides a comprehensive synopsis of the study for the market and how it is impacting the Healthcare industry. By applying best-practice models and research methodologies, a complete market analysis is performed in this market report to make sure that the report provides accurate market segmentation and insights for the success of the client's business. What is more, the trends in consumer and supply chain dynamics are also recognized, and then accordingly strategies for marketing, promotion, and sales are interpreted for extreme...

It's Now Possible to Track Your Oral Microbiome - NEO.LIFE

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Listeria outbreak linked to fish carries risk of ‘meningitis' and ‘sepsis' - what to avoid - Express

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As a precaution, people in these groups are being advised to avoid eating uncooked smoked fish. Professor Saheer Gharbia, from the UKHSA, said: "Most people won't have any symptoms of the infection or will only experience mild symptoms, such as abdominal pain or diarrhoea, which usually pass within a few days without the need for treatment. "However, some people are at higher risk of much more serious illness. "If you have any concerns about your health please speak to your midwife, GP or hospital specialist team." According to the Mayo Clinic, the first symptoms likely to emerge in case of infection are: Fever Chills Muscle aches Nausea Diarrhoea. READ MORE: Dog bowls could pose 'significant health risks' to pets and owners

What's the Difference Between Nail Fungus and Discoloration? - POPSUGAR

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Image Source: Getty / danr13 Nail fungus and nail discoloration can present themselves similarly, but they are not the same. The difference often lies in the root cause, which may call for medical expertise. One is an infection, while the other can be due to an underlying health condition. We'll just come right out and say it: some of us have been guilty of leaving our nail polish on far too long. More often than not, when that polish is then removed, we discover that what's hiding underneath isn't always a pretty sight. If you too can relate, then you're probably familiar with the sheer panic that's often accompanied by seeing a discolored toenail (or a few). There are a few potential reasons that could be causing discoloration, and not all of them look the same. There might be white spots on the nail, for example, or dark spots hiding underneath or near the cuticle area, as well as yellowing that could indicate a possible infection. Still, there...

Take the Time to Know the Signs of Sepsis - Augusta Health

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Laurel Molloy, RN, MSN, CPHQ Administrative Director of Quality and Patient Safety Sepsis is the body's overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection or injury that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, amputations, and death. In other words, it is our body's overactive and toxic response to an infection. Just like strokes or heart attacks, sepsis is a medical emergency that requires rapid diagnosis and treatment. Our immune systems usually work to fight germs (bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites) to prevent infection. If an infection does occur, our immune systems will try to fight it, although medications such as antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics may be needed. Sometimes the immune system stops fighting the "invaders," and begins to turn on itself. This is when sepsis begins.  Some people are at higher risk of developing sepsis because they are at higher risk of contracting an infection. The ve...

TikTok removes posts promoting weight loss aids to children - The Guardian

[unable to retrieve full-text content] TikTok removes posts promoting weight loss aids to children    The Guardian Migraine and epilepsy drugs promoted to under-18s as weight-loss aids on TikTok    The Pharmaceutical Journal TikTok under fire for promoting weight loss aids to children    WION Migraine and epilepsy drugs are being promoted to under-18s as weight-loss aids on TikTok    Daily Mail View Full Coverage on Google News