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October 28, 2025/Primary Care

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

Two healthcare providers situating a patient on an MRI bed, about to receive an MRI
October 27, 2025/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

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October 17, 2025/Senior Health

What To Know About Alcohol and Aging

Your tolerance decreases with age, thanks to body changes, health conditions and medications you may take

Man on cell phone, coughing into the crook of their arm
October 16, 2025/Primary Care

Dry vs. Wet Coughs: What They’re Telling You

Dry coughs mean irritation, while wet coughs mean mucus

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October 15, 2025/Urinary & Kidney Health

Beets Can Turn Poop and Pee Red: Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Freak Out

Most of the time, beeturia is a curiosity, not a concern

Person in distress holding a cloth over their head
October 10, 2025/Primary Care

9 Ways To Relieve a Headache Naturally

Exercising, hydrating and other natural remedies can help a headache without the meds

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How Masks Work: What You Should Know About Them

Masking can help reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses in certain situations

Healthcare provider with oversized vial of blood and microscope, with blood cells
September 19, 2025/Primary Care

Hemophilia A vs. B: What’s the Difference?

Hemophilia A and B are both inherited blood-clotting disorders — the difference is in clotting proteins

Person with their chin resting on hand sitting on oversized pills and capsules
September 18, 2025/Primary Care

What’s the Placebo Effect? Why It Happens and Examples

This phenomenon is when your high expectations can influence how well a medication or procedure works

Parent, teen child and therapist talk
September 2, 2025/Children's Health

Here’s What You Need To Know About the Connection Between Autism and OCD

Autism and OCD often co-occur, but distinguishing between them is crucial for successful treatment

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