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Is the Low Residue Diet Right for Me?
Unless your health care provider has recommended you cut back on your fiber intake, you probably haven’t come across anything on a low-residue diet.  It’s...
Mar 21
Why You Should Never Sleep with Your Contact Lenses In
If your vision isn’t perfect, you might hate that moment when you wake up in the morning. As you open your eyes, everything is fuzzy or blurry, and the...
Mar 20
Jock Itch or Yeast Infection: Why Am I Itching Down There?
Itching down there is no laughing matter. It can be uncomfortable and worrisome.  But don’t panic just yet. Depending on where your itching is occurring...
Mar 19
Help! What to Do If Your Child Has Pinworms
They are tiny, itchy, and can spread like wildfire in a classroom – and at home. No, we aren’t talking about lice.  Sadly, there is another wormy creature...
Mar 17
Is It Your Appendix or Your Gallbladder Causing That Pain?
It happens all of a sudden—severe pain strikes in your abdomen. You’re not sure what caused it, but you know something isn’t right. You may wonder if there’s...
Mar 16
ACL Surgery: These Steps Will Help Your Knee Heal as Quickly as Possible
Maybe you’re playing a sport when it happens — you hear a pop, and then your knee feels painful and unstable. You’ve torn your anterior cruciate ligament...
Mar 15
Could Long QT Syndrome Be What’s Causing You to Faint?
If you’re prone to fainting, you’ll want to figure out what’s going on so you can take steps to treat the cause. After all, you’re at risk of falling and...
Mar 14
Collapsed Lung: What Is Pneumothorax and How is it Treated
Lungs are amazing organs. They allow us to breathe in the oxygen we need to live and breathe out a waste product called carbon dioxide. Each lung expands...
Mar 10
Why You Might Have Fluid on the Knee and How to Treat It
When your knees are healthy, they’ll have a small amount of fluid in them. That fluid helps lubricate your knee joint, so it moves smoothly and without...
Mar 07