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Person holding sign that says Ramsay Hunt Syndrome

Hannah Gordon

Ramsay Hunt Syndrome Explained: Everything You Need To Know

What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, how is it related to chickenpox and shingles, and what symptoms should you look out for? Read on to find out.

Catherine Caruso

Study Finds COVID Is More Dangerous Than The Seasonal Flu For Kids

A new study reveals comparisons between the rate at which children have developed COVID versus the flu. Here's how it can impact young ones.

Surgeon holding breast implant with 2 surgeons in blurred background performing surgery

Erin Marie

What To Expect When Getting Breast Implants Removed

Also known as breast explant surgery, patients may opt to have their saline or silicone breast implants removed for a number of reasons.

Amanda Vining

Here's What To Do If You Have Monkeypox Symptoms, According To New CDC Guidance

Monkeypox remains a growing concern globally. If you suspect you've contracted the virus, there are steps you can take to get treated and stay healthy.

elderly asian man wakes up with chest pain

Sabika Hassan

Here's What Your Body Is Trying To Tell You If You Wake Up With Chest Pain

If you have chest pain, you might feel pressure on the upper abdominal region, along with a sensation of inflammation or fullness.

Ziba Redif

Anorexia Nervosa Explained: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that can cause life-threatening complications. Here's everything you need to know about the disorder.

concept image of thyroid held by a doctor

Sabika Hassan

What's The Difference Between Thyroid Eye Disease And Graves' Disease?

Although both are caused by problems in the thyroid and have many similar symptoms, thyroid eye disease (TED) and Graves' disease are quite different.

Amanda Vining

Is Monkeypox Airborne?

With dozens of monkeypox cases now documented in the United States, there is growing concern about how it can be transmitted. Is it airborne?

Robin Rothstein

Why The World Health Organization Plans To Rename Monkeypox

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it plans to rename monkeypox due to concerns that the name is stigmatizing. Here is what you should know.

Erin Demmer

What Is Aphantasia And Do You Experience It?

Approximately 1% to 5% of the general population struggles to visualize scenes, objects, or people in their minds using their imagination.

Kimberly Smith

The Best Exercises To Help Reverse The Course Of Prediabetes

People with prediabetes are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but the good news is they can reverse the condition with lifestyle changes such as exercise.

Sabika Hassan

How You Can Prevent Blood Clots From Forming After Surgery

Blood clots are the body's way of stopping bleeding, but when they form inappropriately, they can be life-threatening. Here's how to prevent this after surgery.

stethoscope and notepad with blood sugar check

Beth Bradford

Study Reveals A Simple Way To Manage Blood Sugar Levels If You Have Type 2 Diabetes

Exercise and a healthy diet can stave off complications of diabetes. Now research suggests there may be another way to keep blood sugar balanced -- whey powder.

Sabika Hassan

What's The Difference Between Crohn's Disease And Ulcerative Colitis?

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis both tend to show several similarities in their symptoms. So how exactly does each differ? Well, one is not curable.

Jay Wilson

7 Foods To Eat And 7 Foods To Avoid For Gout

For those with gout, diet is a huge part of managing the condition and minimizing painful attacks. Here are some foods to eat, and some to avoid.

Nancy Schimelpfening

Could Getting Cochlear Implants Reduce Your Chances Of Developing Dementia?

Research indicates a link between hearing loss and increased risk of dementia in the elderly. Could getting cochlear implants help reduce your chances?

Sabika Hassan

Your Gender Can Impact Your Heart Health More Than You Think

Unhealthy lifestyles that include poor dietary habits and insufficient physical activity increase the risk of cardiovascular problems in all age groups.

Frustrated woman sitting next to weight scale

Andra Picincu

If You Have Rapid Unexpected Weight Gain, This May Be Why

Contrary to popular belief, weight gain is not always necessarily due to bad eating or lack of exercise. Here is what could cause unexpected weight gain.

Nancy Schimelpfening

Why Having A 'Normal' Glucose Level Doesn't Always Mean Your Insulin Levels Are OK

Insulin is a hormone that manages blood sugar, but just because blood sugar levels are normal doesn't mean that the same is true for insulin levels.

Nancy Schimelpfening

Can Pulmonary Hypertension Make It Harder For You To Breathe?

Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that occurs in the lungs. Does this mean that it can lead to difficulty breathing? Here's what to know.

Nancy Schimelpfening

How And When To Use Every Type Of Thermometer

The best way to check for a fever is by using a thermometer, but there are so many different kinds out there, you may have a difficult time choosing one.

Sabika Hassan

The Connection Between Red Eyes And Blood Pressure Explained

We all know hypertension can have a lot of nasty effects on our health, but can it cause red eyes? Here's what to know about how hypertension affects your eyes.

Ribhu

What We Learned About Elvis Presley's Health After His Death

Elvis Presley's death at age 42 shocked the world, and has been a source of controversy. What have we since learned about the star's health prior to his death?

Nancy Schimelpfening

Can A UTI Make It Harder For You To Breathe?

Sometimes, if a urinary tract infection is untreated, it can progress to a more serious condition called urosepsis, which can cause difficulty breathing.

K. Cossey

Inside Shania Twain's Experience With Lyme Disease

In 2003, Shania Twain was bit by a tick while horseback riding in Virginia and contracted the bacterial infection known as Lyme disease.

Anne Taylor

Starches That Actually Help Inflammatory Bowel Disease Symptoms

What you think you know about fiber and IBD may not be accurate.

Zrinka Peters

Does Tylenol Cause Constipation?

Tylenol's a common medication used to treat pain and fever. While it's generally considered safe, certain side effects can occur. Is constipation one of them?