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ABCs of Vitamins

While clinical trials over the years have failed to support Pauling's argument that vitamin C prevents colds, a National Institutes of Health study...

Borax

If borax powder gets in your eyes or on your skin. In case of contact, flush your skin and eyes (for at least 15 minutes) with water for at least 1...

What is a Magnesium Test?

You might have trouble absorbing magnesium from food if you drink too much alcohol, have kidney problems, take certain medicines, or have celiac di...

Why Do I Need a Calcium Blood Test?

Some medications can affect the results of your calcium blood test. Your doctor will send your blood sample to a lab for testing. Talk to your doct...

What is Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia?

That can mean the baby will have to stay on a ventilator longer to get oxygen. And because so much of the body’s effort is spent breathing, the bab...

Tinnitus: Whats that Noise?

If the ringing gets worse when you move, that may help find a cause for it. Your doctor may not be able to find the cause. They’ll do a hearing tes...

Riding Out Rip Currents

Rip currents are narrow channels of water flowing out past the surf zone that can pull even strong swimmers into deep water beyond the offshore san...

What are Antibiotics?

Antibiotics are medicines that help stop infections caused by bacteria. Only bacterial infections can be killed with antibiotics. Some antibiotics ...

Understanding Bone Fractures -- Symptoms

Fractures are usually caused by a fall, blow, or other traumatic event.

What is Your Sedimentation Rate?

The sedimentation rate -- or “sed rate,” for short -- is a blood test that checks for inflammation in your body. It's just a basic blood test. Afte...

Autopsies: When are They Done?

When an autopsy needs to be done, they rely on a medical examiner. In 20 states and the District of Columbia, a pathologist -- a doctor who special...

Treatment Options to Help Manage ADPKD

When you have autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), fluid- filled cysts grow inside your kidneys. High blood pressure, also called ...