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Pomegranate juice: Can it lower cholesterol?
Small studies suggest that pomegranate juice might help lower cholesterol. Find out more about this antioxidant-rich juice.
Planning to travel with atrial fibrillation?
Extra preparation before a trip can keep your plans — and heart — running smoothly if you have an irregular heartbeat. Get expert recommendations for your pre-travel checklist.
Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
This highly contagious eye condition can be itchy and uncomfortable. But much like the common cold, it rarely requires medicine or staying home.
Petroleum jelly: Safe for a dry nose?
Rarely, inhaling petroleum jelly for prolonged periods can cause lung inflammation (lipoid pneumonia).
Personal health records and patient portals
Personal health records and patient portals make it easy to access your medical information using your computer or smartphone.
Paleo diet: What is it and why is it so popular?
Is a diet based on what early humans might have eaten right for modern humans?
Ozone air purifiers: Can they improve asthma symptoms?
Ozone air purifiers don't reduce asthma symptoms. In fact, they can make asthma worse.
Over-the-counter laxatives for constipation: Use with caution
Looking for a laxative to relieve constipation? Learn how different over-the-counter medications work and be aware of some risks.
Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D.O.?
You know what M.D. means, but what does D.O. mean? What's different and what's alike between these two kinds of health care providers?
Organ donation: Don't let these myths confuse you
This practice saves lives, but wrong ideas surround it. Get the facts about being an organ donor.
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