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Angela Todd

Mouth Guards For Upper Or Lower Teeth: Which Is Best For You?

If you grind your teeth at night, you may have considered trying a mouth guard. But are upper or lower night guards best for you? Read on to find out.

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Andra Picincu

Can Witch Hazel Help Relieve Hemorrhoid Discomfort?

Have you ever considered using home remedies like witch hazel for hemorrhoids? Can it help or is it a bad idea to use witch hazel for hemorrhoid relief?

Isabel Cohen

Can Garlic Tablets Help Restore Your Vaginal pH Balance?

While the vagina naturally maintains its pH balance, sometimes, it may get thrown off. Read on to find out if garlic tablets can help restore vaginal pH levels.

Ziba Redif

Tips For Managing Migraine Attacks At Work

Migraines can be debilitating under any circumstance, but especially at work. If you need to combat a migraine while you're on the job, here are some tips.

Anthony Crutcher

Researchers Believe This Is When Cervical Cancer Could Become A Thing Of The Past

Cancer seems unavoidable, and while today that may be, in the future, it may not. A new study predicts how and when cervical cancer will no longer be an issue.

Sandra Langel

Eye Strain Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

Here's what you need to know about the causes, symptoms and treatments for eye strain.

Erin Marie

These Are The Most Common Signs Of Autism In Women And Research Says You Probably Don't Realize Them

Autism may present differently in women than in men which may lead to misdiagnoses and mental health issues. Here are the most common signs of autism in women.

Anthony Crutcher

The CDC Warns Against Listeria Outbreak Found In Deli Meat

Marked by diarrhea, fever, and chills, listeriosis can potentially make you very ill. Here's what the CDC wants you to know about the latest listeria outbreak.

Kimberly Smith

The Foods You Should Eat When Following The Sjögren's Syndrome Diet

If you have Sjögren's syndrome, following a specific diet can help manage your symptoms. Discover foods you should eat when following the Sjögren's diet.

Angela Todd

SSRIs: The Complete Guide

SSRIs are commonly prescribed to individuals with depression and other mental health conditions. Read on to find out what you need to know about SSRIs.

Marica Laing

Pink Eye Vs Stye: What's The Difference?

Pink eye and styes are two common eye infections that share a few similar symptoms. The causes for each are different and treatment varies for both conditions.

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Brynna Standen

Researchers May Now Know Why Kidney Disease Is Typically Harder On Men

Women and female mice recover from acute kidney injury (AKI) better than males, and the reason has been a mystery. But a new study may have the answer.

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.

clay image of small and large intestines

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.

Deer tick sitting on a leaf with child's legs in the background

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.