Diseases and Conditions
Know how to prevent, treat and control the symptoms of various diseases and medical conditions. We explain what's happening in your body when disease strikes, and what you can do to feel better faster.
![Alpha-gal Syndrome: The Meat Allergy Caused by a Tick]()
Alpha-gal Syndrome: The Meat Allergy Caused by a Tick
![Get Ready for Longer, More Intense Pollen Seasons]()
Get Ready for Longer, More Intense Pollen Seasons
![Can Pollen Allergies Make You Tired?]()
Can Pollen Allergies Make You Tired?
![People With Asthma, Hay Fever May Have Higher Risk of Psychiatric Disorders]()
People With Asthma, Hay Fever May Have Higher Risk of Psychiatric Disorders
![First New Asthma Pill in 20 Years Could Replace Inhalers]()
First New Asthma Pill in 20 Years Could Replace Inhalers
![Allergy-Asthma Connection]()
Allergy-Asthma Connection
![Can you get arthritis from cracking your knuckles?]()
Can you get arthritis from cracking your knuckles?
![Who can help treat my arthritis?]()
Who can help treat my arthritis?
![What does arthritis do to my joints?]()
What does arthritis do to my joints?
![Do You Need to Have a Positive Attitude to Beat Cancer?]()
Do You Need to Have a Positive Attitude to Beat Cancer?
![8 Thoughtful Ways to Help a Loved One Going Through Chemo]()
8 Thoughtful Ways to Help a Loved One Going Through Chemo
![What's the Difference Between a Neoplasm and a Tumor?]()
What's the Difference Between a Neoplasm and a Tumor?
![Cyanosis: Why Your Fingers Turn Blue]()
Cyanosis: Why Your Fingers Turn Blue
![Heart Stents Fail to Alleviate Chest Pain, New Study Finds]()
Heart Stents Fail to Alleviate Chest Pain, New Study Finds
![Skipping Breakfast Associated With Hardened Arteries, Say Heart Specialists]()
Skipping Breakfast Associated With Hardened Arteries, Say Heart Specialists
![How Can I Tell Whether I Have Flu or COVID-19?]()
How Can I Tell Whether I Have Flu or COVID-19?
![The 1918 Spanish Flu Killed Millions — and Experts Fear It Could Happen Again]()
The 1918 Spanish Flu Killed Millions — and Experts Fear It Could Happen Again
![Can the Change in Temperature Really Make You Sick?]()
Can the Change in Temperature Really Make You Sick?
![First Migraine-specific Drugs Show Promise in Studies]()
First Migraine-specific Drugs Show Promise in Studies
![10 Tips for How to Relieve Sinus Pressure]()
10 Tips for How to Relieve Sinus Pressure
![4 Occupations Prone to Sinus Trouble]()
4 Occupations Prone to Sinus Trouble
![How Many People Could Use the Same Kidney?]()
How Many People Could Use the Same Kidney?
![Why Diabulimia Is So Dangerous]()
Why Diabulimia Is So Dangerous
![Turns Out Type 2 Diabetes Is Reversible, After All]()
Turns Out Type 2 Diabetes Is Reversible, After All
![New Study: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Affects Teens More Than Thought]()
New Study: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Affects Teens More Than Thought
![The Mauve Factor]()
The Mauve Factor
![Yeast Overgrowth]()
Yeast Overgrowth
![Osteoporosis Diagnosis and Risk Factors]()
Osteoporosis Diagnosis and Risk Factors
![Osteoporosis Questions and Answers]()
Osteoporosis Questions and Answers
![Osteoporosis Treatment]()
Osteoporosis Treatment
![How to Cure A UTI Naturally]()
How to Cure A UTI Naturally
![Bladder Infections]()
Bladder Infections
![Interstitial Cystitis]()
Interstitial Cystitis
![What Is a Low FODMAP Diet and Who Should Try It?]()
What Is a Low FODMAP Diet and Who Should Try It?
![The Curse of Brewing Beer in Your Own Belly]()
The Curse of Brewing Beer in Your Own Belly
![Is the BRAT Diet Still Beneficial?]()
Is the BRAT Diet Still Beneficial?
![Why Your Baby Could Be Giving You Mommy Thumb]()
Why Your Baby Could Be Giving You Mommy Thumb
![More Than a Third of U.S. Adults Take Prescription Opioids, Millions Misuse Them]()
More Than a Third of U.S. Adults Take Prescription Opioids, Millions Misuse Them
![How Whole-Body Cryotherapy Works]()
How Whole-Body Cryotherapy Works
![6 Questions Answered About COVID-19 'Stealth' Variant BA.2]()
6 Questions Answered About COVID-19 'Stealth' Variant BA.2
![Will the Omicron Variant Be More Contagious Than Delta?]()
Will the Omicron Variant Be More Contagious Than Delta?
![1 in 3 Who Had COVID-19 Have Long COVID Symptoms, Says Oxford Study]()
1 in 3 Who Had COVID-19 Have Long COVID Symptoms, Says Oxford Study
![No Joke: Dead Butt Syndrome Is a Real Pain]()
No Joke: Dead Butt Syndrome Is a Real Pain
![Being a Tattoo Artist Is a Pain in the Neck — Literally]()
Being a Tattoo Artist Is a Pain in the Neck — Literally
![Daily Coffee May Lower Risk of Both Liver Disease and Multiple Sclerosis]()
Daily Coffee May Lower Risk of Both Liver Disease and Multiple Sclerosis
![Nematodes: Do We Still Need to Worry About Roundworms and Bare Feet?]()
Nematodes: Do We Still Need to Worry About Roundworms and Bare Feet?
![Scurvy: The Scourge of the High Seas Remains at Large Today]()
Scurvy: The Scourge of the High Seas Remains at Large Today
![4 Signs You're Infected With a Parasite]()
4 Signs You're Infected With a Parasite
![T-cells Are Superheroes in the Battle Against Omicron]()
T-cells Are Superheroes in the Battle Against Omicron
![20 Years Later, 9/11 Survivors Are Still Experiencing Fallout from Toxic Dust]()
20 Years Later, 9/11 Survivors Are Still Experiencing Fallout from Toxic Dust
![Masks Are Back and 'War on COVID-19 Has Changed,' CDC Says]()
Masks Are Back and 'War on COVID-19 Has Changed,' CDC Says
![Do People Really Die of Old Age?]()
Do People Really Die of Old Age?
![The Sarco Suicide Pod: Controversial or Compassionate?]()
The Sarco Suicide Pod: Controversial or Compassionate?
![Telling Doctors Not to Resuscitate, by Tattoo]()
Telling Doctors Not to Resuscitate, by Tattoo
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