Alternative medicine
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Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful?
Get the facts before you try this technique that's popular among some people who practice alternative medicine, who claim it has many health benefits.
Colloidal silver supplements: Are they safe?
Colloidal silver supplements are often promoted as cure-alls, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking. Side effects range from change in skin color to organ damage.
Coconut oil: Can it cure hypothyroidism?
This oil has been touted by some as a cure for hypothyroidism. Truth or hype?
Circumcision (male)
Learn about the benefits and risks of surgery to remove the skin that covers the tip of the penis.
Cholesterol-lowering supplements may be helpful
Diet and exercise are proven ways to reduce cholesterol. Cholesterol-lowering supplements might help, too.
Candida cleanse diet: What does it treat?
Candida cleanse diets that replace processed food with fresh foods improve health but don't necessarily stop yeast overgrowth.
CBD: Safe and effective?
Interested in using CBD? Here's what you need to know about the risks and benefits of using this drug.
Blood in semen
Finding blood in your semen can be alarming, but the cause is usually benign. Find out possible causes and when to see a doctor.
Bladder outlet obstruction: Causes in men?
Find out more about the causes of male bladder outlet obstruction and possible next steps.
Bladder infection in men
Although women are more likely to get bladder infections, men can get them, too. Learn about signs and symptoms and what could put you at risk.
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