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Beth Bradford

Breakthrough Breast Cancer Vaccine Deemed Safe In Phase 1 Clinical Trials

Outcomes from a clinical trial have shown that not only can vaccines be effective for breast cancer treatment, but they're likely to be safe.

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Melissa Szaro

Exercises To Help Ease Your Crohn's Disease Symptoms

Crohn's disease can severely impact quality of life, but some lifestyle choices like regular exercise can help manage symptoms. Here are a few workouts to try.

Jay Wilson

Medical Reasons You Could Be Tired All The Time

Sometimes, the fatigue you're feeling isn't because of something you're doing; it may be a medical condition that needs addressing. Here are some examples.

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Robin Zabiegalski

Myths You Should Stop Believing About Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is a mysterious and often misunderstood condition. We're here to dispel some myths you should stop believing about Lyme.

Sabika Hassan

What Does It Mean When You Have A Horseshoe Kidney?

If you have horseshoe kidneys this can put you at risk for certain kidney problems, like kidney stones and kidney infections. But what is a horseshoe kidney?

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Can Adding Pumpkin To Your Diet Help Lower Your Blood Sugar Levels?

Pumpkins are everywhere during fall. Find out if adding pumpkin to your diet can help to lower your blood sugar levels if you're a diabetic.

Kimberly Smith

Does Having Diabetes Mean You Need A Zero-Sugar Diet?

Most people know that diabetics need to monitor their blood sugar, but should they avoid all sugar? Find out if you need a zero-sugar diet with diabetes.

Kimberly Smith

Study Concludes These Two Types Of Medication Could Reduce Risk Of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

As we age, we can often experience macular degeneration, a loss of eyesight. Learn about a study of medications that may reduce the risk of the condition.

Lisabeth Fauble

Can A History Of Cancer Increase The Risk Of Bone Fractures In The Future?

A new study suggests that older cancer survivors are at a higher risk of some types of fractures than older adults without a prior cancer diagnosis.

Anne Taylor

Early Signs Of Lung Cancer You Should Be Aware Of

There are several symptoms associated with lung cancer, though they may vary depending on the type and stage of the disease.

Andra Picincu

What It Means When Your Bilirubin Is Low

High bilirubin levels are known to cause jaundice, but what if your levels are low? Find out what it means if your bilirubin levels are low.

Jody Braverman

7 Exercises To Help Ease Tennis Elbow Pain

Simple exercises can help relieve tennis elbow pain. Check with your doctor first to make sure you're dealing with tennis elbow and not something else.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Can Hot Sauce Relieve A Sore Throat?

While sore throats are a common health complaint, there are plenty of at-home remedies to try. You may have tried honey or hot tea -- but what about hot sauce?

Felicia Lee

Sinus Headache Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

Nothing can ruin your day like a sinus headache, that achy pain behind your face caused by mucus buildup in your sinuses. Here's what you need to know.

A. Sooter

How To Best Get Rid Of Keloid Scars

Keloid scars can be a challenging physical condition to deal with - both emotionally and medically. Here's what you need to know about this type of scar.

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Sabika Hassan

Foods To Eat To Boost Your Prostate Health

With the prostate being an important organ in the male body, it's crucial to keep it in a good state of health. Luckily, there are certain foods that can help.

Sabika Hassan

How To Relieve Arthritis Pain Without Medication

Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation in your joints. Besides taking medications, arthritis pain can be relieved using therapeutic techniques.

Anne Taylor

Carpal Tunnel Versus Arthritis: What's The Difference?

Carpal tunnel and arthritis are two conditions that can cause pain, stiffness, and numbness in the hands.

Sabika Hassan

How To Ease Sciatic Nerve Pain At Home

Sciatica is a condition that causes severe inflammation or aches due to pressure on the sciatic nerve. These are some of the remedies you can try at home.

Marica Laing

Varicose Veins: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

Varicose veins are fairly common, and while mostly harmless, they can be unsightly and lead to discomfort and complications. Here's what you should know.

Sabika Hassan

Reasons Why There Is A Burning Sensation In Your Lungs

About 37 million Americans have some type of lung disease. What does it mean if there is a burning sensation in your lungs? When is it a symptom of?

Mona Bapat

Myths You Should Stop Believing About Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are common and among the most deadly mental health conditions, but they're often misunderstood. Here are the myths you should stop believing.

Lisabeth Fauble

Does CBD Oil Ease Carpal Tunnel Pain?

It may not be easy to find relief from pain if it's aggravated by your work. Cannabidiol (CBD) oil can also relieve pain, but does it ease carpal tunnel pain?

Jeremy Brown

Arthritis Versus Sciatica: What's The Difference?

Arthritis and sciatica can both cause discomfort and serious pain. Learn more about the similarities and differences between the two conditions.

Erin Marie

Why It's Essential To Treat Chronic Pain In Your 40s Right Away

Pain becomes more common as we enter our 40s and new research indicates that it's important to treat chronic pain then rather than waiting. Here's why.

Lisabeth Fauble

How A Happy Marriage Can Help Your Heart Recover After An Attack

According to a new study, being in a happy marriage may help you recover more easily after a heart attack. Here's why marital happiness is so important.

Kimberly Smith

The Unexpected Area People Experience The Most Pain - Exclusive Survey

Pain can occur in different parts of the body. Health Digest wanted to know the most common type of pain our readers experienced. The answers are unexpected.