Three Phrases You and Your Doctor Avoid
As a patient, do you have the audacity to suggest you have one of these ailments that shocks your doctor?
Why Patients Disregard Prescriptions
Half of patients do not comply with prescription label directions. Here are reasons why with suggestions for improving medication adherence.
Are you biting off more than you should chew when sharing communal foods without proper etiquette? Explore the science of double dipping.
Dealing With Winter Mold and Mildew Allergies
During damp weather, we shut windows, close drapes, fire up the heater, and get cozy. Then begin sneezing, headaches, dizziness, chest pains, and strange odors.
Mold Causes Vertigo, Rash, Backache and Chronic Fatigue
Are you a business or homeowner considering professional water-damage remediation? Are you a renter trying to convince a landlord to properly treat mold and mildew?
Few people exhibit geographic tongue. Can anything be done about the loss of papillae manifesting this irregular appearance on your tongue surface? Is it a serious health problem?
When eyes are so dry they hurt and vision is blurred, it’s wise to seek an eye care professional. Patient response to antibiotics may help diagnose this autoimmune disorder.
What Drum Beats Only Loud Enough For You To Hear?
Your personal percussionists beat loud enough to entertain and inform you. What stops the music?
Sjögren’s Syndrome: Pain Beyond Tears
Sjögren’s syndrome is often confused with dry eye syndrome. If it was just diminished tears, Sjögren’s syndrome might benefit solely from eye drops. This medical condition affects multiple organs.
How To Live Without A Thyroid Gland
Your thyroid gland is an important metabolism regulator. Find out why it sometimes must be surgically removed and how life following thyroidectomy is possible.
Cosmetic Facial Reconstruction Limits
Plastic surgery is sometimes a health requirement where the end result of reconstructive surgery can only be appreciated when compared to the initial medical anomaly.
Disequilibrium can bemuse vertigo sufferers for hours, days or longer, often accompanied by nausea, sensitivity to light and sound. Discover how water can provide a measure of relief.
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