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Enlarged prostate: Does diet play a role?
Lifestyle factors such as diet appear to play a role in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). See what lifestyle changes may help with symptoms.
Fainting during urination (micturition syncope): What causes it?
Fainting during or immediately after urination, called micturition syncope, is a rare occurrence in healthy individuals.
Fibromyalgia: Linked to other health problems?
Fibromyalgia often co-exists with several other painful conditions, which may be related to how your body processes pain signals.
Flu symptoms: Should I see my doctor?
See a healthcare professional if you are at high risk for complications from flu.
Food allergy vs. food intolerance: What's the difference?
Might you have to swear off milkshakes for good? Follow the symptom clues to find out whether you possibly have a food allergy or a food intolerance.
Frequent sex: Does it protect against prostate cancer?
Some studies have suggested that frequent ejaculation may reduce the risk of prostate cancer. But other research hasn't supported this idea.
GERD: Can certain medications make it worse?
Certain medications can aggravate symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Learn more.
HPV infection: A cause of cancer in men?
Learn what types of cancer HPV can cause in men and how you can reduce your risk.
Heel spurs: Do they always cause pain?
Heel spurs — Bony growths not necessarily the cause of your heel pain.
High-dose flu vaccines: How are they different from other flu vaccines?
High-dose flu vaccines are flu vaccines for older people.
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