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Caffeine and menopause symptoms: Is there a link?
Coffee, tea and other caffeinated drinks may worsen menopausal hot flashes and other vasomotor symptoms.
Cardiac asthma: What causes it?
Wheezing isn't always due to true asthma. Sometimes it's a sign of heart failure. Know the difference.
Check your weight-loss readiness
Weight loss requires commitment. Ask yourself the following questions to help you determine your readiness: 1. Am I willing to change my eating and activity habits? 2. Do I have the time to spend on making changes? 3. Or am I too distracted by stress and other pressures? Talk to your doctor if you need help addressing stressors or emotions that seem like obstacles to your readiness.
Chronic cough
A cough that lasts for weeks could be caused by smoking, postnasal drip, asthma, acid reflux, respiratory infections, COPD or another underlying problem.
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.
Counting calories: Get back to weight-loss basics
Calories count — Try these calorie-cutting basics to get a handle on your weight.
Craving and chewing ice: A sign of anemia?
Craving and chewing ice (pagophagia) is often associated with iron deficiency with or without anemia.
Diabetes symptoms: When diabetes symptoms are a concern
Diabetes symptoms can be subtle. Pay attention to the clues your body gives you.
Diabetic neuropathy types: Symptoms tell the story
Depending on which type of this condition you have, certain parts of the body may be affected. That can cause symptoms to vary.
Diarrhea
Learn more about what causes this common, unpleasant digestive condition, and how you can treat and prevent it.
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