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Home Remedies and Prevention Tips for Seasonal Allergies

Washing your sheets, rinsing your sinuses and running an air purifier are simple tricks for all-natural allergy relief

Pelvic Exam vs. Pap Smear: What’s the Difference?

A pelvic exam is an overall gynecological physical exam that sometimes includes a Pap smear to screen for cervical cancer

Kidney Stones Diet: What To Eat and Avoid

You can limit your risk of kidney stones by hydrating, eating calcium-rich foods, plus fruits and vegetables, and limiting meat, sodium and sugar

Wegovy vs. Ozempic: Which Is Better?

Both are semaglutide — but their FDA-approved uses and recommended dosages differ

Colon Cancer Prevention

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How Safe Are Colonoscopies?

They might not be fun, but colonoscopies are low-risk, high-reward procedures

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How Long Does It Take Colon Cancer To Grow?

It’s a slow-moving process that offers an opportunity for early detection and treatment

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What To Eat To Lower Your Risk of Colon Cancer

Get lots of fiber, cut back on red meat and limit your alcohol intake

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Is an At-Home Colon Cancer Test Worth Trying?

At-home screening options can be good detection tools, but a colonoscopy remains the gold standard

Ease Your Seasonal Symptoms

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These 8 Sore Throat Home Remedies Actually Work

From hot showers to hot tea, there are many ways to relieve sore throat inflammation and pain at home

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Pink Eye vs. Allergies: What Do You Have?

Pink eye tends to start in one eye before spreading to the other, while allergies usually affect both eyes at the same time

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Relief When Allergies Give You a Sore Throat

Avoid allergens when you can, and clear up phlegm with home remedies and medications

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The Dangers of Rubbing Itchy Eyes

From scratching your cornea and tearing your retina to introducing allergens and causing infections, pawing at your peepers just doesn’t pay off

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What Causes the Sniffles? Here’s How To Stop Them

Take care of your runny or stuffy nose by staying hydrated, using a humidifier and considering a medication

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Relieve Sinus Congestion and Pressure at Home

From nasal sprays to neti pots, these home remedies can help relieve your symptoms

Why Your Body Does ... That

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Hiccups: Causes and 11 Ways To Get Rid of Them

Changing how you breathe, gargling water and distracting yourself are all common ways to stop your diaphragm from spasming

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What’s Going On When Something ‘Goes Down the Wrong Pipe’?

When something like food or drink goes down your windpipe rather than your esophagus, it can cause coughing and sometimes choking

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Why You Have ‘Goosebumps’ on Your Skin

This automatic flight-or-fight response makes your hair stand on end, causing little harmless bumps to form for every hair follicle

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Can Holding in a Sneeze Hurt You?

It’s best to allow yourself to sneeze naturally, and cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or turn into your elbow to help prevent the spread of germs

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What Is the Fight, Flight, Freeze or Fawn Response?

In response to stress or danger, your brain responds by either defending itself, running away, stopping or reconciling

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Does Your Heart Stop When You Sneeze?

No, but it momentarily slows down during this involuntary body function

Healthy Habits at Work

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Standing Desks Have Outstanding Benefits

Taking a stand throughout the day can lower your risk of disease while improving your energy, focus and productivity

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How To Sleep Better When You Work the Night Shift

To avoid sleep deprivation and shift work sleep disorder, try adopting habits that minimize light exposure and prioritize daytime sleep

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Can Sitting Too Much Increase Your Cancer Risk?

Studies show the high health cost of spending hours in a chair

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Overworked? Here’s How It Can Affect Your Health

Working beyond your limits can increase illnesses and accidents related to your physical and mental well-being

Recent Articles

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March 31, 2026/Skin Care & Beauty
Is That a Chlorine Rash? What Your Skin Is Telling You

A true chlorine allergy is extremely rare — it’s far more likely that you have a damaged skin barrier

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March 31, 2026/Digestive
Colon Cancer Screenings: When To Start

If you’re at average risk, it’s recommended that you get your first colonoscopy at age 45

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March 31, 2026/Children’s Health
Is It OK for Your Kid To Wear Makeup? 5 Things To Consider

Educate your child about body image, expectations and skin care first

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March 31, 2026/Exercise & Fitness
How To Pick the Right Running Shoes

Get a gait analysis and look for adequate cushioning and support before hitting the pavement

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Can You Get a Flu Shot if You’re Allergic to Eggs?

Current evidence and medical guidelines say the flu vaccine is safe, even for those with severe egg allergies

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How You Can Support a Loved One With Breast Cancer

Practical help and honest conversations can make a meaningful difference

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March 27, 2026/Exercise & Fitness
Hit the Ground Running With These Jogging Benefits

Jogging can improve your endurance, boost your mood and burn more calories than some other aerobic exercises

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March 26, 2026/Women’s Health
Managing Endometriosis Pain

An anti-inflammatory diet, regular exercise and heat therapy can all help — but severe pain may require medical treatment

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Living With Chronic Conditions

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Understanding Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
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Understanding Chronic Hives
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Living Well With Hidradenitis Suppurativa
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Understanding Vasomotor Symptoms: Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
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Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
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Living With Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Living With IgA Nephropathy and C3G Kidney Diseases
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Living With Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
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Managing Diabetes-Related Macular Edema
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Living With Huntington’s Disease
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Living With Advanced Gastric Cancer