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Recurring Strep Throat: What to Do When It Comes Back

Recurring strep throat can result in pain and discomfort, lost days at school or at work, and ultimately surgery. This article will explore ways to …

Medicine

What Is Intubation and Why Is It Done?

What Happens During Intubation for Surgery<p>Intubation is the process of inserting a tube, called an endotracheal tube (ET), through the mouth and then …

Medicine

Do I Have a Broken Bone?

Signs You Might Have a Fracture<p>Without an x-ray, it's nearly impossible to tell when—or if—you have a fracture. There are layers of skin, muscle, and …

Pain

Differences Between a Malignant and Benign Tumor

One Diagnosis Signals Cancer, While the Other Doesn't<p>If you have been diagnosed with a tumor, the first step your doctor will take is to find out …

Cancer

What Is Influenza?

The flu is a highly contagious and common illness that is caused by the influenza virus. There are three different types of flu viruses: influenza A, …

Public Health

What Could Cause Shoulder Blade Pain?

Causes and Diagnosis of Scapular Pain<p>Shoulder blade pain can be confusing because the causes aren’t always obvious. This symptom can be a sign of …

Pain

I Have a Big Pimple That Won't Go Away

6 Steps to Healing a Big Pimple Faster<p>Have a big pimple that just won't go away? There are steps you can take to help it heal.<p>It's actually quite …

Skin Care

Low-Carb Eating in a Chinese Restaurant

Best Choices for Chinese Food and Dishes to Avoid<p>From the spicy food of Szechuan and Hunan to the more subtle flavors of Canton, Chinese food tends …

Food & Dining

Using Cortisone Shots for Inflammation

Learn about the benefits, side effects, and more<p>Cortisone injections are used for treating many orthopedic problems including arthritis, tendonitis, …

Pain

Left Brain vs. Right Brain Dominance: The Surprising Truth

Understanding the Myth of Left and Right Brain Dominance<p>Have you ever heard people say that they tend to be more of a right-brain or left-brain …

The Brain

The Best Types of Fish to Avoid Mercury

How to Choose Safer Seafood<p>Fish may be an anti-aging superfood, but eating the wrong kinds of fish too often can raise the level of mercury in your …

Nutrition

Surgical Treatment of Pituitary Tumors

Before, During, and After Surgery For Pituitary Adenoma<p>The pituitary gland is a very important but small piece of tissue located at the base of the …

Medicine

The 6 Skill-Related Fitness Components

These Components of Fitness Help Enhance Athletic Performance<p>It doesn't take a rocket scientist to understand that someone who wants to train for the …

Exercise

How to Identify Financial Abuse in a Relationship

When you think of domestic abuse, most likely the first thing that comes to mind is verbal abuse and physical assault. But research shows that …

Personal Finance

Recruiting Doctors Amid a Physician Shortage

Healthcare Staffing Experts Share Keys to Successful Physician Search<p>In an increasingly competitive physician hiring market, how can you ensure that …

Health Care

The Link Between SIDS and Serotonin Levels

Abnormal levels of serotonin may cause sudden infant death syndrome.<p>Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death in infants …

Babies

Benign Breast Changes That Mimic Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Look-Alikes on Exam and Mammogram<p>Most of us have known someone who had breast cancer despite a normal mammogram. On the flip side, …

Cancer

Genetic Testing for Psychiatric Medication for GAD

Genetic testing for psychiatric medication for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is based on an area of research called "pharmacogenetics." In its …

Genetic Testing

Unique Challenges of Lean Women With PCOS

When You’re Thin or at a Normal Weight and Have PCOS<p>Can you be lean and have PCOS? Yes. Up to 20 percent of women with PCOS are thin or at a normal …

Pregnancy

Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Risk of Hypertension & Cardiomyopathy

If you are a thyroid cancer survivor you face an increased risk of developing age-associated diseases, as compared to people who have never had …

Diabetes

Hypothyroidism and Migraines: Understanding the Link

Migraine is a headache disorder that involves recurrent headaches, ranging from moderate to severe. Migraines can last up to 72 hours, and in …

Fibromyalgia

Healthy Foods You Can Make in an Instant Pot

With the help of an Instant Pot, healthy cooking is easier than ever before. Multi-purpose and incredibly fast, this electric pressure cooker also …

Nutrition

Medicinal Music

Turn up your favorite song—it may actually do more than just move you<p>Though often misquoted, the contention that “music has charms to soothe the …

Pain

What Are the Different Degrees of Hearing Loss?

Hearing loss is the third most common chronic condition affecting adults. The older you are, the more likely you are to experience hearing loss. How …

Hearing Loss

The Best Medicine Ball Exercises for High-Intensity Workouts

Medicine balls—the weighted spheres often found in a far corner of the gym—aren't just good for adding weight to a set of situps. These tools are …

Medicine Ball Exercises

How Do You Decide Who Is an EMS Patient?

How Do First Responders Decide Who's a Patient?<p>In a hospital or a doctor's office, it's easy for caregivers to tell the difference between the …

Health Care

3 Connections Between Autism, Diet, and Behavior

There Are Important Connections Between Autism and Nutrition<p>Autism is not caused by malnutrition or food-related challenges. But that doesn't mean …

Autism

Foods You Should Eat to Live Longer

Importance of Diet for Longevity<p>Research suggests that what you eat can be one of the most important factors to living a long, healthy life. Along …

Healthy Eating

Do Babies Cry in the Womb?

Many parents treasure the chance to get a sneak peek at their babies through ultrasounds during a woman's pregnancy. They delight in the chance to …

Babies

6 Types of Support Groups for Parents of Special Needs Children

Choose the Group That Meets Your Needs<p>If you're a parent of a child with special needs, you may feel isolated and alone. But believe it or not, there …

Autism