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Injection filled with botox
June 10, 2019/Ear, Nose & Throat

A Surprising Use for Botox: Helping People Regain Their Voices

… quality of life.Spasmodic dysphonia usually shows up around middle age, and it’s more common in women, Dr. Bryson says.While it probably won’t get worse over time, it’s also not likely …

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October 13, 2025/Nutrition

7 Vitamins and Minerals That Help Boost Your Immunity

… take them before surgery or with other medicines. Supplements can also cause problems if you have certain health conditions. And the effects of many supplements haven’t been tested in children, pregnant women and other …

Vial of Tdap vaccine, with gauze pads
April 16, 2025/Infectious Disease

Time for a Tetanus Shot? When You Need One and Why

… Dr. Vyas advises. “If you have a puncture injury or deep cut, it’s worth consulting a healthcare provider. Getting an extra tetanus booster is much safer than getting infected with tetanus.”If you’ve …

Mom and daughter have a seriuous discussion
April 11, 2019/Children's Health

Why Are My Teen’s Periods So Heavy? Should I Be Concerned?

… while brushing teethHistory of significant bleeding during minor surgeryFamily history of bleeding disorders or heavy periodsSome unlucky women just have heavier periods than others. But if you have any concerns, it’s worth taking your …

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preforming genetic testing in the lab
December 16, 2020/Genomic Medicine

A Genetic Test You Don’t Need

… neural tube defects in babies. But rather than having an unnecessary test for MTHFR gene variations, pregnant women should simply take prenatal vitamins that contain higher folate.Folate effectively bypasses the problem — and it’s …

covid sufferer can't smell flower
January 22, 2021/Ear, Nose & Throat

What to Know About Losing Your Sense of Smell and How It Relates to COVID-19

… including phantosmia which involves smelling things that aren’t actually present.According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), only one to 2 % of North Americans report problems with their sense of smell. But issues …

Infographic of worried woman sitting in bed at night, with causes of bleeding after sex
May 15, 2025/Women's Health

Why Are You Bleeding After Sex?

… where the skin of your vagina gets drier and thinner, typically because of a lack of estrogen. Women of all ages can experience vaginal atrophy, though it most often shows up after menopause. This dryness …

illustration of the HPV virus
December 28, 2020/Cancer Care & Prevention

7 Things You Probably Don’t Know About HPV

… cancers can lead to early detectionDespite the limits of testing, it’s still a good idea for women to get a Pap test every few years (based on guidelines ) and for men and women to …

Female feeling breast
August 12, 2024/Women's Health

Here’s How You Can Get Mastitis Without Breastfeeding

We often associate mastitis, or inflammation of breast tissue, with complications that get in the way of breastfeeding because of clogged milk ducts. Although that’s certainly a common cause of inflammation, you don’t …

Person with chest pain and hard to breathe with heart and heartbeat in background.
July 19, 2023/Heart Health

What Does a Heart Attack Feel Like?

Drama surrounds a Hollywood heart attack. The doomed character on screen typically clutches at their chest as pain paints their face. Then, they stagger and collapse in a twisted heap. (End scene.)But in real …

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