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Often, when an allergic reaction causes angioedema, it also produces hives. These itchy welts may appear on any part of your body, but they are most common on the hands and feet, the back of the throat, lips, mouth or tongue, and genitals.

Sometimes a person …

Your immune system is a collection of organs, cells and proteins that defends your body from germs. It protects you from colds, infections and even serious illnesses.

If you’re constantly popping antibiotics or visiting your doctor to curb illness that keeps resurfacing then it could …

Cancer can start in many places in the body. Sometimes it spreads to the lungs from other parts of the body.

When you breathe in, air goes into your lungs through your windpipe (trachea). Your lungs are lined with tubes called bronchi. These bronchi branch into …

Eating too much sugar can affect your body in many ways. It can cause cavities, irritability, weight gain, and even depression.

Natural occurring sugars like fructose (in fruits) and lactose (in dairy) are okay in small amounts, but processed sugars, including high fructose corn syrup, should …

Salt is essential for a myriad of physiologic functions, but if we eat too much it can have some undesirable side effects. These include puffiness, frequent urination and dehydration.

Many people don’t even know they’re eating too much salt, as a lot of it …

Poor blood circulation can lead to serious health problems such as blood clots and infected skin ulcers. That’s why it’s essential to report any symptom of poor circulation to a doctor right away.

A common warning sign is cold feet and hands, but it …