Alternative medicine
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Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful?
Get the facts before trying this technique that's popular among some alternative medicine practitioners who claim it has numerous health benefits.
GERD: Can certain medications make it worse?
Certain medications can aggravate symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Learn more.
Diabetes symptoms: When diabetes symptoms are a concern
Diabetes symptoms can be subtle. Pay attention to the clues your body gives you.
Mindfulness exercises
Engaging with the world around you can lower your stress. Here's how to practice mindfulness meditation.
Flu symptoms: Should I see my doctor?
See a healthcare professional if you are at high risk for complications from flu.
White patch on skin: A cause for concern?
A small white patch on skin may have several causes, including eczema, psoriasis and vitiligo.
Craving and chewing ice: A sign of anemia?
Craving and chewing ice (pagophagia) is often associated with iron deficiency with or without anemia.
Toothache: First aid
Until you see a dentist, use floss to remove any food particles, take an over-the-counter (OTC) pain reliever, and apply an OTC antiseptic to the gum area.
Peripheral neuropathy
Learn what may cause the prickling, tingling or numb sensations of nerve damage and how to prevent and treat this painful disorder.
Coma
Learn what can cause this state of prolonged loss of consciousness. While a coma rarely lasts longer than a few weeks, some people never wake from one.
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