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Sleep deprivation: A cause of high blood pressure?
Too little sleep affects not only energy levels but also heart health.
Coronary artery spasm: Cause for concern?
This sudden, temporary squeezing of an artery reduces blood flow to the heart. Know the causes and treatment.
Caffeine: How does it affect blood pressure?
Caffeinated drinks can raise blood pressure in the short term. But the long-term effects on blood pressure aren't clear.
Seborrheic dermatitis
Find out what you can do to treat this flaky skin condition that can cause scaly skin and stubborn, itchy dandruff.
How opioid use disorder occurs
Opioids act on the brain in powerful and potentially dangerous ways. Find out why no one is safe from opioid use disorder and learn what raises the risk.
Hypothyroidism and infertility: Any connection?
For women, there's sometimes a link between having an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) and infertility.
Headaches and hormones: What's the connection?
Headaches are part of life for many people. Understand how hormones can play a role.
Video: What happens during obstructive sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea — Watch this video to see how snoring and obstructive sleep apnea occur.
COPD
This ongoing lung disease limits airflow into and out of the lungs. This results in trouble breathing, cough with mucus and wheezing.
3rd trimester pregnancy: What to expect
Third trimester pregnancy can bring Braxton Hicks contractions, backaches and hemorrhoids as you await the start of labor.
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