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A doctor may recommend a colonoscopy to evaluate the colon for cancerous lesions, identify areas of bleeding, or diagnose other
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This Woman Gave Up Her Restrictive Diet and Intense Exercise Regimen–and Feels Happier and Stronger Than Ever
Personal trainer Courtney Black used to pretty much live on veggies and kill herself doing tiring workouts. No surprise, her diet and food regimen
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Hawaii recently joined the growing number of states and countries where doctor-assisted dying is legal. In these jurisdictions, help to
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Krill oil vs fish oil: Which is better and why?
Fish oil comes from oily fish, such as tuna, herring, or sardines. Krill oil comes from a small, shrimp-like animal
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Myxedema: Symptoms, treatment, and coma
When thyroid hormone levels become extremely low, a person may experience symptoms such as drowsiness, confusion, and hypothermia, as well
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Avoiding the car for travel could significantly lower risk of illness and death
People who are more active when commuting to work by walking or cycling could be cutting their relative risk of
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Ulnar tunnel syndrome: Causes, treatment, and exercises
The nerve compression in ulnar tunnel syndrome can cause numbness or tingling in the hands or fingers. Surgery or wearing
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ADHD rating scale: Checklists, symptoms, and diagnosis
When responding to the rating scale questions, most people will only be able to base their observations on how the
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