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Zinc for colds: The final word?
Everyone's heard of taking zinc for colds. But does it really work?
Wisdom tooth removal
If you don't have enough room in your mouth for wisdom teeth, or they're painful, infected or cause other dental problems, they may need to be removed.
Valerian: A safe and effective herbal sleep aid?
Valerian — Can this sleep aid help you sleep better?
Telehealth: Technology meets health care
From patient portals to wearable monitoring devices, telehealth gives you the tools to better manage your health. Are you taking advantage of these tools?
Probiotics and prebiotics: What you should know
Probiotics are foods or supplements that contain 'good' bacteria that might help treat or prevent illness. Should they be part of your diet?
Pituitary tumors
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of growths that develop in the pituitary gland.
Personal health records and patient portals
Keeping health records electronically makes it easy to get medical information using a computer or smartphone.
Pap smear
A Pap smear, also called a Pap test, is used for cervical cancer screening. Learn how it's done and what the results might mean.
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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