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Between seven and eight million Americans suffer with psoriasis. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation,…

Between seven and eight million Americans suffer with psoriasis. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation,…

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), alopecia areata is a disease of the…

The medical term for a bone spur is osteophyte, which means bone growth. A bone spur…

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According to a review in the medical journal American Family Physician, the medical term for…

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), there are three types of bariatric surgeries…

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How can I protect myself from Lyme disease when I’m hiking this summer? Lyme disease…

Skin cancer may seem less threatening than breast or colon cancer, but if you have…

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It can be called an annual physical exam, a general physical exam, or a wellness…

According to the American Cancer Society, radiation energy from the sun is called ultraviolet (UV)…

Bruising is caused by breaks in tiny blood vessels that are beneath your skin but…

Epstein Barr virus is a virus that infects almost everybody by the time they are…

What’s the difference between acupuncture and acupressure? Is it true that acupuncture doesn’t hurt? Both…

Atrial fibrillation (A-fib), an abnormal heart rhythm, is estimated to affect as many as 6…

In recent years, the internet has been full of articles describing symptoms of “leaky gut…

At its core, anger serves an important purpose. It signals a threat and demands a…

Like the rest of the body, the brain changes with age. Processing speed slows, and…

Turmeric is a plant in the ginger family. The Latin name is Curcuma longa. Turmeric…

Retinoids were approved for the treatment of acne back in 1971 by prescription only. This…

XP eyelid bumps are cholesterol deposits in the skin of your eyelids. There may one…

According to the Wound Care Society, the reasons why a wound needs to be closed…

Our quest for the fountain of youth is a big business. It has been estimated…

Can constipation cause damage to the intestines? Occasional constipation, which is usually defined as having…

In recent years, the number of “gluten-free” food products has grown substantially. That’s because gluten—a…

The Folklore. The eggplant, also called aubergine, brinjal, and guinea squash, is known for its…

You are starting a bowel movement and you suddenly feel a sharp pain in your…

The hormone changes that occur during and after menopause often are accompanied by unwelcome changes…

In a society that places a high value on a youthful appearance, the fine lines,…

Vasculitis is an umbrella term for a group of several diseases that can produce a…

Nutrition experts advise adopting a plant-based dietary pattern due to the many health benefits associated…

Iodine is an essential nutrient. That means your body needs it, but it can’t make…

Even if you never had skin problems in your youth, it’s common to suffer from…

Q. Can high blood pressure cause sex problems? A. Sexual function can potentially be affected…

Osteoarthritis (OA), the disease responsible for the majority of later-in-life knee pain, tends to begin…

Vitamin D is called the sunshine vitamin because when the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays reach…

You may have heard about the potential benefits of liquid chlorophyll. People have been dropping…

Results released in 2006 from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI)—a large, randomized trial that studied…

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a buildup of plaque within the peripheral arteries in the…

Arthritis is more than one disease. The three most common types are rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis,…

Based on some early studies, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) added a warning on…

We all know that calcium is good for our bones and milk is a great…