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Applying aloe vera to irritated skin
February 27, 2024/Primary Care

Do Home Remedies for Ringworm Actually Work?

Some natural home remedies may offer relief, but they lack scientific evidence and won’t typically cure the condition

Variety of medication pills and tablets and liquids
February 22, 2024/Primary Care

Is It OK To Take Expired Medicine?

Some types of expired meds may not be harmful, but they probably aren’t worth the risk

Shoe storage shelf home, including purses and bike helmets
February 14, 2024/Primary Care

Wearing Shoes in the House: ‘OK’ or ‘No Way’?

Leaving footwear on invites germs, bacteria, toxins and other unwanted guests into your home

Male consults with pharmacist about herbal supplement
February 13, 2024/Primary Care

Herbal Supplements: Why To Check With a Healthcare Provider First

Besides questionable effectiveness, herbal supplements aren’t safe for everyone

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Teacup of tea and plate of toast
February 2, 2024/Primary Care

What To Eat, Drink and Avoid When You Have the Stomach Flu

Start slowly with clear fluids, and then move to bland, easy-to-digest foods

Male with eyes closed sitting hunched over, pinching area between their eyes
January 29, 2024/Primary Care

Headache and Fatigue: 11 Possible Causes That Can Trigger Both

Many factors, like dehydration, a cold or even your medication, can result in these common symptoms

patient lying on imaging table about to enter machine
December 15, 2023/Primary Care

CT Scan vs. MRI: How They Work and What They Show

CTs and MRIs use different technologies to show different things — neither is necessarily ’better’ than the other

person sitting in chair soaking feet in warm tub of water
December 12, 2023/Primary Care

Foot Soaks: What To Know and Whether To Try One

Except in certain medical scenarios, foot health experts rarely recommend foot soaks

Castor bean pods, castor beans and a vial of castor oil
December 8, 2023/Primary Care

No, Castor Oil Won’t Solve All (or Any) of Your Health Problems

The oil some TikTokkers swear by can actually cause stomach and eye issues, as well as skin rashes

Two people standing in the cold.
November 29, 2023/Primary Care

10 Colds Not To Catch This Winter

The flu, RSV, COVID-19, pneumonia and more typically circulate during cold weather months

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