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SKIN CANCER
Are Tanning Beds Safe?
Although tanning beds give you a golden glow, they also give you something else — wrinkles and possibly skin cancer. Are tanning beds safe or are they bad for you?
Category,
PAIN CARE
Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Prevention of Tendonitis
Inflammation of the tendons is called tendonitis, caused by repetitive motions or injuries. It may last for a short time or become chronic. Here's what you should know.
Category,
TESTS AND PROCEDURES
Hernia Repair Surgery
A bulge in your abdomen or groin may be a hernia. Learn when you might need surgery to treat it and what to expect during and after a hernia repair procedure.
Category,
HEART CARE
Blood Pressure Medicines May Reduce Risk of Dementia
High blood pressure damages small blood vessels in your brain, but lowering your blood pressure might help protect you from dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Category,
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Pneumococcal (Pneumonia) Vaccine
Vaccination prevents the cluster of illnesses known as pneumococcal disease — pneumonia, meningitis, and blood infections. Here's what you should know.
Category,
SKIN, NAIL AND HAIR CARE
Watchful Waiting Is Safe for Prostate Cancer
If your doctor gives you a prostate cancer diagnosis, it’s okay to wait before having surgery or radiation. Here’s what you should know about watchful waiting.
Category,
TESTS AND PROCEDURES
Screening Tests for Common Diseases
Screening tests are a crystal ball into your health because they detect medical conditions before symptoms appear. Here are the tests you need and ones you don't.
Category,
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
What Is Naturopathy?
Could naturopathy, a natural approach to whole-body healing, make you healthier, or is the practice nothing more than pseudoscience? Here's what you should know.
Category,
BRAIN AND NERVE CARE
16 Ways to Keep Your Mind Sharp
The rules that work for young students when they learn also help adults. Here are 16 ways to make learning go better and keep your mind sharp.
Category,
DIGESTIVE CARE
13 Foods for Constipation
Fight your constipation naturally with this list of 13 foods to keep you regular. Fill up with these fiber-rich foods daily to keep things moving.
Category,
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
What You Need to Know About Salmonella
Salmonella, the second leading cause of foodborne illness that affects millions of Americans every year, usually comes from eating raw or undercooked food.
Category,
HEART CARE
Can AI Predict Heart Attacks and Strokes?
What if AI could predict your risk of a heart attack or stroke? Researchers are speeding up the analysis of common imaging tests to quickly identify people at risk.