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Sabika Hassan

How Is Cystic Fibrosis Treated?

Cystic fibrosis is a disease that currently has no cure, but there are many treatments available for symptoms. Learn more about how this disease is treated.

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Sabika Hassan

When Is Back Surgery The Best Solution?

Back pain is a common complaint in many people, and is usually easily resolved. Learn more about when severe back pain means that surgery is the best solution.

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Roseline Akpa

Stomach Ulcers Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

Feeling symptoms such as stomach pain, heartburn, nausea? You could have a stomach ulcer. Here's what you need to know about causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Joanna Marie

How To Live With And Treat Spasticity

Spasticity is a condition that affects 12 million people worldwide, and its symptoms vary based on numerous factors. Here is what you need to know.

Catherine Lovering

Wheat Allergy: Symptoms, Triggers, And Tips

Though many kids with a wheat allergy outgrow it, both kids and adults with wheat allergy need to know how to manage the condition and what to avoid.

Joanna Marie

Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis Explained

If you have mesenteric venous thrombosis, it means you have a blood clot blocking a major vein from your intestines. This is what you need to know about it.

Isabel Cohen

Is It Possible To Reverse Food Allergies?

Previously, food allergies could only be managed through certain methods. But scientists have been working to find a way to reverse allergies for good.

Sabika Hassan

How To Recognize Pre-Migraine Symptoms

Being aware of any type of pre-migraine symptom can help you identify an upcoming attack and prepare yourself or a loved one for its drastic effects.

healthyNick

Can The 'Love Hormone' Oxytocin Heal A Broken Heart?

Any damage to the heart can be fatal. Luckily, experts may have found a way to help the heart heal itself after suffering a heart attack using oxytocin.

Ruth Clark

Here's When You Should Go To The Hospital For A Crohn's Disease Flare-Up

While many people with Crohn's disease can manage their flares at home, sometimes they become severe enough to warrant a trip to the hospital.

Joanna Marie

How Is Emphysema Treated?

Emphysema is a condition that causes the lungs to lose their natural elasticity and ability to absorb oxygen. While it can't be cured, this is how it's treated.

David Oscar

Myths You Should Stop Believing About IBD

When it comes to IBD, separating fact from fiction is crucial for prevention, management, and recovery. Let's bust some popular myths about the disease.

Anne Taylor

What You Need To Know Before Getting Tested For Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is a serious infection that can have a lasting impact on your health.

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Alex Czachor

Lymphedema Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

Lymphedema involves painful swelling that affects the arms and legs, and other parts of the body. Read on for causes, symptoms, and how to get treated.

Joanna Marie

What You Should Know About Ear Infections In Adults

Generally speaking, you can get an ear infection when bacteria or viruses trap fluids behind the eardrum, resulting in inflammation.

Isabel Cohen

Inside The Connection Between E. Coli And UTIs

E. coli can travel from the anus to the urethra — especially in women where the distance is a lot shorter — and cause an infection in the urinary tract.

Kimberly Smith

Bionic Pancreases May Become Game Changers For Those With Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes requires constant monitoring of your blood sugar. Read about how bionic pancreases can be a game changer for blood sugar monitoring.

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Lauren Alexander

14 Conditions That Essential Oils Can Help Manage

Essential oils are highly concentrated and can help alleviate a number of conditions. Learn how to manage your situation with a variety of essential oils.

Lisabeth Fauble

Foods You Should Eat To Ease Endometriosis Inflammation

Endometriosis can be a painful and frustrating condition to handle. Discover what foods you can eat to ease the inflammation associated with endometriosis.

Lisabeth Fauble

What To Know About Cervical Vertigo

Cervical vertigo, marked by headaches, dizziness, and neck pain, can be triggered by a number of things. Here's what you should know about cervical vertigo.

Joanna Marie

Everything You Need To Know About Menorrhagia

With menorrhagia, you may lose twice as much blood during your period if the duration exceeds 7 days, which might trigger subtle health problems.

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Lauren O'Connor

The Best Exercises For People With MS

While MS is a chronic disease, it affects people differently. The good news is that there can be long stretches of relief -- and exercise can help.

Joanna Marie

Here's How You Can Effectively Treat Tinnitus

If you might have tinnitus, or you're curious about how to treat the condition effectively, this article offers information on the various treatment options.

Kimberly Smith

Can Men Get Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer is generally considered a disease that affects women. But that doesn't mean that men can't develop it, too. Learn the risk factors and symptoms.

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Beth Bradford

How The Viral 'Ice Bucket Challenge' Helped Advance ALS Research

ALS is a debilitating and devastating health condition with no cure. Advocates have been able to make giant leaps in getting a new drug approved. Here's how.

Jennifer Co

Pneumonia Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

The lungs are not indestructible, and they are still vulnerable to diseases like pneumonia. Here are the causes, symptoms, and treatments of pneumonia.

Beth Bradford

The Holistic Way To Manage High Cholesterol

If you have high cholesterol, you have an increased risk of developing heart disease. Here are some holistic ways to lower high cholesterol levels.