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Joint Pain
For people who don't find joint pain relief from oral or topical medications, the doctor may try injections. If you are overweight, losing weight c...
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Why Does My Elbow Hurt?
If you have cubital tunnel syndrome, one of the main nerves in your arm (the ulnar nerve) gets squeezed as it runs along the inside of your elbow a...
Read moreGum Problem Basics: Sore, Swollen, and Bleeding Gums
Even though you can find brushes with medium or hard bristles, they may damage the enamel on your teeth or cause red and swollen gums. When you bru...
Read moreDental Health and Dry Mouth
We all need saliva to moisten and cleanse our mouths and digest food. Saliva also prevents infection by controlling bacteria and fungi in the mouth...
Read moreHormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause
If you’re looking for relief from menopause symptoms, knowing the pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help you decide whether it...
Read moreDiuretics (Water Pills) for High Blood Pressure
Call your doctor if you gain 3 pounds in one day or 5 pounds in one week. While you’re taking these, have your blood pressure and kidney strength t...
Read moreDiastole Vs. Systole: Know Your Blood Pressure Numbers
Even if your diastolic number is normal (lower than 80), you can have elevated blood pressure if the systolic reading is 120-129. Stick with an act...
Read moreCauses of High Blood Pressure
When a direct cause for high blood pressure can be identified, the condition is described as secondary hypertension. Hypertension can also be trigg...
Read moreHeart Palpitations
Palpitations make you feel like your heart is beating too hard or too fast, skipping a beat, or fluttering. If you have heart palpitations after ea...
Read moreMarfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome is an inherited disease that affects your body's connective tissue, which gives strength, support, and elasticity to tendons, carti...
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