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Victoriahope McAuliffe

Everything You Wanted To Know About Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is a cyclical, hormone-based mood disorder with symptoms arising during the premenstrual (luteal phase) of the menstrual cycle.

A woman has her thyroid glands check by a doctor

Anne Taylor

What Is It Like To Have Thyroid Cancer?

Thyroid cancer is a type of cancer that affects the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of your neck.

Joanna Marie

Why Proper Birth Control Is Important For Those With Autoimmune Diseases

Women are more likely to have an autoimmune condition. If you do, it's important to use the right birth control, as pregnancy may carry additional risks.

healthyNick

What Is Gerson Therapy And How Can It Help The Body Heal?

There are many controversial therapies out there aiming to help heal people of various ailments. Learn more about Gerson therapy and how it works.

Anne Taylor

How Dehydration Can Affect Your Symptoms Of Rheumatoid Arthritis

When you have rheumatoid arthritis, it's important to stay hydrated.

Kimberly Smith

Can A Common Type Of Virus Really Increase Your Risk Of Type 1 Diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong condition that affects blood sugar. Learn about a recent study that connects the disease to a common group of viruses.

Beth Bradford

What Is Sundowning And Is It A Sign Of Dementia?

Sundowning is a symptom of dementia, and 20% of those with Alzheimer's disease will experience it. Other behaviors of sundowning include insomnia and outbursts.

young woman biting fingernails and looking stressed

Ginny Smith

What To Know About An Overactive Bladder

Do you have an overactive bladder? No worries. We've done some homework here, so you can brush up on what you need to know.

Pregnant woman feeling sick because of constipation

Andra Picincu

How To Safely Treat Constipation While Pregnant

Most women expect to feel nauseous and gain some weight during pregnancy, but few are prepared to deal with constipation, hemorrhoids, and other related issues.

Joanna Marie

What's The Difference Between Primary Lymphedema And Secondary Lymphedema?

The risk factors of lymphedema vary, and clinicians categorize them into two types -- primary and secondary. This is the difference between the two conditions.

Jeremy Brown

Can You Use An Ice Pack To Treat Migraines And Headaches?

When most people feel a headache coming on, they reach for their medicine cabinet. Discover why it might be a better choice to head for your freezer instead.

Sabika Hassan

Everything You Wanted To Know About Preparing For A Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is a diagnostic method used by doctors to examine the structure and function of the colon (large intestine) and the rectum.

Joanna Marie

What It Really Means When You Get Recurrent UTIs

While women tend to have urinary tract infections more often than men do, both sexes can get them. This is what it means if you are getting recurrent UTIs.

healthyNick

Lingering Back And Neck Pain Might Be A Symptom Of This Condition

The body undergoes wear and tear throughout the course of life. While some is to be expected, lingering back and neck pain might be a symptom of this condition.

Andra Picincu

When Should You Go To The Hospital For High Blood Pressure?

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious but treatable condition. Here's when you should go to the hospital for high blood pressure.

Erin Marie

Why Adding Tea Time To Your Day May Reduce Your Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. Luckily, drinking tea may be the solution to reducing the chance of being at risk of the disease.

Jeremy Brown

Stretches That Can Help Ease IBS Pain

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a gastrointestinal disorder that affects your digestive system. It leads to a number of symptoms, including abdominal pain.

Erin Marie

Digestion Issues That Are Common In Kids

As many as 15% of kids experience what's known as chronic functional abdominal pain — ongoing stomach pain that doesn't respond to standard treatment measures.

Sabika Hassan

Is It Possible To Reverse Type 2 Diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes is a common lifelong illness that affects normal insulin function and prevents the proper processing of sugar or glucose from food.

Alex Czachor

The 10 Types Of Arthritis Explained

We've put together a list of several types of arthritis you should be aware of — along with diagnosis and management plans.

Kimberly Smith

Most People Say They Would Reach For This Over-The-Counter Cold Medication - Exclusive Survey

It's the time of year when viruses abound. Fortunately, there are many over-the-counter medicines to take. Here are the ones our readers reach for most often.

Adeline Jasinski

Tuberculosis Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment

Tuberculosis is uncommon in the U.S., but it's a serious illness for those who contract it. Here's everything you need to know about this bacterial infection.

Robin Rothstein

How Dementia Presents Differently In Men Versus Women

Dementia is a difficult condition that usually presents with age. But is there a difference in how it presents in men and women?

Erin Marie

Turns Out, TMJ Could Be Causing Your Migraines

TMJ disorders can have an impact on both facial nerves and jaw muscles. What's the connection between TMJ and the head pain we experience with migraines?