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Taking the Stress Out of Your MRI
Considering that nearly 40 million magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are performed in the United States each year, there’s a reasonably good chance that you’ll have this test at...
Burning for Answers About UTIs?
Pain and pressure in your lower belly, an urgent or constant need to pee, burning when you urinate, and cloudy or foul-smelling urine are strong indications that you've got...
How to Give Sagging Breasts a Lift
Breasts come in many shapes and sizes. They can be round and full, teardrop- or bell-shaped, or asymmetrical, and they tend to change with age. While breasts may start...
Treating Hot Flashes Without Hormones
Hot flashes are one of the hallmark symptoms of menopause, affecting about 75–80 percent of women in the U.S. Each uncomfortable and potentially disruptive episode can include the sudden...
What’s the Deal With Dairy Fat?
For years, dietary guidelines have recommended low-fat and nonfat dairy products over full-fat dairy products in an effort to reduce the intake of saturated fats and the associated risk...
Chronic Pain: A Hidden Epidemic
Chronic pain is a serious problem in the United States and is among the most common reasons that people seek medical care. In 2023, according to statistics from the...
Getting the Most From a Doctor Visit
Too often, the longest part of a doctor’s appointment is the time spent in the waiting room. Your actual face time with your doctor (maybe 15 minutes for a...
‘Silent Reflux’: A Different Kind of Acid Reflux
If you have a chronic cough, difficulty swallowing, or other persistent symptoms that seem to arise from your throat, your problem may be related to acid reflux—even if you’re...
Hair Growth in a Bottle?
Reversing hair loss over the counter sounds like a perfect fix: A daily supplement, with nutrients your body may need anyway, that can help regrow thinning hair. It would...
Is Your Liver Getting Fat?
Health experts have been tracking the rise of fatty liver disease (medically called steatotic liver disease) with increasing concern. About 25 to 30 percent of adults are affected, along...
