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These Groups of People Are More Prone to Blood Clots
Blood clots aren't always a bad thing. When you cut yourself, your blood cells are supposed to clump together, which stops blood…
Here Are the Most Common Signs of Iodine Deficiency
When you think of iodine—the chemical element that helps your body produce thyroid hormones and regulate energy—you probably associate it with table…
8 Dangerous Viruses That Can Cause Cancer
Viruses are tiny, infectious microbes. They’re technically parasites because they require a host cell to reproduce. Upon entry, the virus uses components…
4 Signs Your Hormones Might Be Making You Gain Belly Fat
Excess weight around your waistline can be the hardest to lose. But before you beat yourself up over not doing enough crunches…
6 Factors That Could Put You at Risk for a Heart Attack
Each year some 610,000 people in the United States die of heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)—that’s one…
5 Reasons You Have Swollen Fingers
You have arthritis pain, and the inflammation in your joints causes your fingers to swell up and resemble little sausages. Or maybe…
10 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health
If you devote so much attention to daily obligations and physical health that you often neglect your emotional well-being, you're not alone.…
High-Protein Diet: Is it Right for You? (Pros, Cons and How it Works)
Lose weight while eating steak, burgers, cheese, and bacon? High-protein, low-carb plans like Atkins and the Zone can work. But you should…
Common Types of Eczema Dermatologists Want You to Know
Eczema is not one skin condition but several, divided into categories. While they may differ in appearance or location, all the different…
7 Medical Tests You Should Be Getting If You’re Over 50
You may have noticed that your routine physicals include a lot more discussion of tests than they did a decade or two…
6 Unexpected Conditions Linked to Fibromyalgia
About 10 million Americans have fibromyalgia, which is characterized by painful, tender joints along the body; fatigue; sleeplessness; and cognitive issues known…
9 Surprising Conditions Your Doctor Can Discover During an Eye Exam
Those lovely orbs of yours reveal more about your overall health than you might suspect. They offer a window on all sorts…
9 Reasons Why You’re Bruising Easily
Scratching your head over bruises you don’t remember getting? Maybe you find yourself wondering, Why do I bruise so easily? Bruising occurs…
