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White patch on skin: A cause for concern?
A small white patch on skin may have several causes, including eczema, psoriasis and vitiligo.
Whiplash
This common neck injury often is from a car crash. But other trauma can cause it too. Know the symptoms and how to treat it.
Wheezing in children: Could it be asthma?
Wheezing in children may be a sign of asthma — but not always.
Wheezing
Wheezing: Symptom — Overview covers definition, possible causes of this symptom.
Wet macular degeneration
Blurred vision or blind spots could be a sign of this chronic eye disorder. Recognizing the warning signs could save your vision.
Weight-loss tip: Don't skip snacks
Do you feel guilty about snacking? Don't. Snacks aren't necessarily bad. In fact, well-planned weight-loss diets allow for snacks to help manage hunger and reduce bingeing. Eating a healthy snack of fresh fruit or raw veggies may stop you from taking second or third helpings at your next meal, dramatically cutting the total number of calories you consume.
Weight loss: Unhook yourself from food
Do thoughts and feelings about food stand in your way of learning healthy-eating habits? Try these five steps: 1. Know your habits. For a few weeks, jot down what, when and why you eat. See if any patterns emerge. 2. Take away temptation. Don't keep comfort foods in your home if they're hard for you to resist. 3. Enjoy an occasional treat to help curb cravings. 4. Don't give up on yourself. An occasional setback is to be expected. Get right back on the bandwagon.
Weight loss: Gain control of emotional eating
Don't let emotional eating sabotage your weight-loss efforts. Use these tips to regain control.
Weight loss: Feel full on fewer calories
Want to lose weight without feeling hungry all the time? Learn what foods to choose to help you feel full on fewer calories.
Vulvar varicosities during pregnancy: What can you do?
Vulvar varicosities can cause discomfort during pregnancy. Understand what causes this form of varicose veins and learn how to get relief.
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