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Hand swelling during exercise: A concern?
This condition is a common problem, but rarely serious enough to disrupt your routine.
Headaches and hormones: What's the connection?
Headaches are part of life for many people. Understand how hormones can play a role.
Hemorrhoids
There are many effective options for easing the discomfort of hemorrhoids — swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum.
Hepatitis C: How common is sexual transmission?
Although hepatitis C is highly contagious, the risk of sexual transmission is very low.
Herbal supplements and heart medicines may not mix
Some herbal supplements can have dangerous interactions with heart medications.
Herbal supplements: Safety first
If you take herbal supplements, include a dose of safety in your routine: 1. Don't exceed the recommended dosages. 2. Tell your doctor what you're taking. Some herbs may interfere with other drugs or have other harmful effects. 3. Avoid herbal supplements if you're pregnant or breast-feeding, unless your doctor approves.
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.
Hypothyroidism: Can it cause peripheral neuropathy?
Hypothyroidism can cause damage to peripheral nerves and can lead to conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
Is fibromyalgia hereditary?
Is fibromyalgia hereditary? The disorder appears to run in families.
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