Health

Psoriasis signs

By coloradotha
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February 23, 2024

Psoriasis signs

Psoriasis is a common chronic autoimmune disease that affects the skin. It causes rapid skin cell growth, which results in a buildup of scaly, red patches on the skin. Psoriasis is not contagious, but it can be uncomfortable and sometimes painful.

What are the signs of psoriasis?

The …

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

By coloradotha
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February 15, 2024

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

What is IVF?

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a fertility treatment that involves fertilizing an egg outside the body. The process involves retrieving eggs from a woman's ovaries, fertilizing them with sperm in a laboratory, and then transferring the fertilized embryos (also known as zygotes) back …

Pain Relief Treatment: Finding Solace and Solutions

By coloradotha
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February 15, 2024

Pain Relief Treatment: Finding Solace and Solutions

Pain, an uninvited guest, can disrupt our lives and make even simple tasks feel daunting. But there's hope! Various pain relief treatments exist, offering a path to comfort and well-being.

Understanding Pain Types:

Pain can be acute, arising from an injury or illness …

Migraine Treatment: Finding Relief and Prevention

By coloradotha
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February 15, 2024

Migraine Treatment: Finding Relief and Prevention

Migraines are severe headaches that can cause throbbing pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound. They can be debilitating and significantly impact a person's quality of life. While there is no cure for migraines, there are effective treatments available to manage symptoms and …

How to Quit Smoking

By coloradotha
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February 15, 2024

How to Quit Smoking

Smoking is a major cause of preventable death and disease. It is estimated that smoking causes over 480,000 deaths each year in the United States alone.

Benefits of Quitting Smoking:

  • Quitting smoking can improve your health and reduce your risk of developing cancer, heart disease …

Cold Sores: Causes, Treatment and Prevention

By hanna.shea
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December 20, 2023

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Although cold sores can be embarrassing, they are extremely common. Many people have had at least one at some point. Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which is very contagious. In the United States, nearly half of Americans between the …

Genital Warts: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

By Jeremy Allen
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December 20, 2023

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Most sexually active people will eventually contract the human papillomavirus (HPV), with up to 90% of men and 80% of women impacted by this virus at least once. Of the vast strains of HPV that exist, some types cause a condition known as genital warts. These …

8 Foods That Help Boost Your Immune System

By Martin Miller
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December 13, 2023

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Your immune system is a complex network of cells, organs, and proteins that strengthen your body against harmful things in the environment. These include germs like fungi, bacteria, viruses, and parasites, as well as disease-causing agents in the body, like cancer cells. Antigens, or substances that …

Heart-Healthy Fruits and Vegetables to Eat This Winter

By Jeremy Allen
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December 07, 2023
Squash soup and other winter vegetables arranged on a wooden surface, seen from above
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This winter, one goal to consider is to add heart-healthy fruits and vegetables to your diet. Diet is a crucial factor in determining your risk for heart disease, and the wrong food choices could make you more likely to develop diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity …

Hives: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention

By Angela Taylor
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December 05, 2023
Woman with hives on her arm
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If you’ve ever had a red, itchy bump on your skin that went away as quickly as it appeared, you may have had hives. About 20% of the general population will have hives at some point. Since they disappear on their own for most people …