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Is A 'Quit Smoking' Program The Right Choice For You?

It is hard to quit smoking, but there's help. Here's everything you need to know about 'quit smoking' programs and if they are the right approach for you.

Erin Marie

How To Tell The Difference Between Strep Throat And A Sore Throat

It can be hard to determine the cause of your throat pain, as strep throat and sore throat can share some overlap in symptoms. However, each condition varies.

Beth Bradford

What Frequent Antibiotic Use Can Do To Your Digestive Health

Overusing antibiotics can lead to an array of health problems. Here's what can happen to your digestive health when you frequently use antibiotics.

Ruth Clark

What Medical Cannabis Is Doing For People With Chronic Pain

Unfortunately, about one in four American adults experiences chronic pain. Luckily, medical marijuana has helped people in more than one way.

Beth Bradford

How Chia Seeds Could Prevent Heart Disease

Heart disease accounts for 1 out of every 5 deaths in the United States. However, chia seeds can help prevent heart disease. Here's how they could help.

Amanda Vining

What To Do If You Have Nipple Discharge

The form of nipple discharge that comes to mind is probably breastmilk. However, several other types can indicate an array of underlying conditions.

Erin Marie

Study Suggests Alerting Doctors Of A Patient's Overdose Could Reduce Opioid Prescribing

In the U.S., opioid overdoses account for many deaths each day. Luckily, experts have identified an easy tactic that may reduce the opioid prescriptions issued.

Woman struggling to breathe from anaphylaxis

Heather Collins

11 Unexpected Triggers Of Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis can be fatal, and knowing how to respond to it can save your life or the life of someone around you. Here are some of its unexpected triggers.

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Beth Bradford

What You Need To Know About The New FDA-Approved Alzheimer's Drug

Alzheimer's disease affects millions of Americans. But now, a new drug has been fast-tracked and available. Here's what to know.

Erin Marie

Why Holding In Your Pee Is Riskier Than You Think

Getting in the habit of regularly holding in our urine can pose some potential health risks. Here's why holding in your pee can be a risky practice.

Robin Rothstein

How To Read An At-Home COVID Test Correctly

There are proven ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19, such as staying home if you test positive or have symptoms. This is how to read an at-home COVID test.

Amanda Vining

Simple Tips To Help Prevent Pinworm Infections

The thought of having intestinal worms may make your skin crawl. Luckily, there are simple things everyone can do to help avoid pinworm infections.

Erin Demmer

Should You Ask For An Epidural For Pain Relief After Surgery?

An epidural is an anesthetic that may be given for pain relief during surgery or giving birth. Should you request an epidural if you have pain after surgery?

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Joanna Marie

Colitis Versus IBS: What's The Difference?

Colitis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are two disorders that affect the digestive system. Both cause gut issues, but there are some important differences.

Beth Bradford

Is Ensure Meal Replacement Better For Weight Loss Or Weight Gain?

Since Ensure is a nutritional drink, you might be wondering whether it is also good as a weight-loss meal replacement. Or is better for weight gain?

Brie Schmidt

What Causes Your Nipples To Change Color?

Whether light, dark, or nearly identical to your overall skin tone, a range of nipple colors is normal. However, sometimes the color can be seen to change.

Brie Schmidt

What It Means When Your Wrist Itches

An itch on your wrist can have several causes, just like an itch on other parts of the body. However, there are a few factors that can cause itchy wrists.

Brie Schmidt

6 Ways To Get Rid Of Tonsil Stones At Home

Preventative measures aren't always enough to stop tonsil stones. Next time you notice a stone stuck in your throat, try these easy home remedies.

Joanna Marie

Can A Skin Tag Fall Off On Its Own?

While the reason for removing a skin tag may vary from person to person, some are still curious to know if the skin growth may eventually fall on its own.

Isabel Cohen

Can Gripe Water Help Soothe Your Baby?

There are tried and true tricks to helping a crying baby soothe. One common recommendation is to use gripe water, but does it actually work?

Brie Schmidt

Why You Should Never Order Raw Chicken Dishes At Restaurants

For some people, consuming raw chicken dishes at restaurants may not be a big concern. However, there are certain factors to consider before placing your order.

Beth Bradford

How To Treat Peeling Feet

For the most part, you can treat peeling feet with some remedies at home. The type of treatment will depend on the cause. Here are some potential remedies.

Erin Demmer

Can Deodorant Change Your Skin Microbiome?

When you have body odor, deodorant makes your armpits smell a million times better, but is deodorant affecting the microbes on your skin? Here's what to know.

Erin Demmer

How The Aging Process Can Affect Your Teeth

Many people might assume that teeth cease to evolve after a certain point, but in reality, teeth undergo many changes as you age. Here's what to know.

Erin Marie

What It Means When Your Knees Itch

We may find that certain parts of our body, like the knees, appear more prone to itchiness than others. In that case, there are some factors to consider.

Joanna Marie

Diverticulitis Versus Ulcerative Colitis: What's The Difference?

Diverticulitis and ulcerative colitis can both affect the digestive system, but they have some important differences. Here's what you should know.

Robin Rothstein

Does Constant Sitting Affect Your Metabolism?

Modern society has become overly sedentary to the point where it is becoming dangerous. Can constant sitting slow down your metabolism? Here's what to know.