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Bronchitis is an inflammation in the lungs that frequently follows a cold or flu. It's sometimes referred to as a chest cold and can range from a minor annoyance to a more serious condition that requires medical attention. While the cough may feel like it’s coming fro...
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Swimmer's ear is a painful infection of the outer ear and ear canal that typically occurs when water becomes trapped in the ear and bacteria multiply. To treat the infection, ear, nose, and throat doctors would sometimes prescribe antibiotics in the form of pills. Recently...
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Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a common issue many people experience. It is characterized by a difficulty passing food or liquid from the mouth into the stomach. Typically, difficulty swallowing is a temporary feeling that is not indicative of a serious disorder. However...
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People typically swallow hundreds of times every day, both in order to ingest foods and liquids and clear the mouth and throat of saliva and naturally-occurring mucus. You likely don't think about it as you’re enjoying your lunch or a warm cup of tea, but there are 4 ...
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A study published in December 2013 in the journal Acupuncture in Medicine suggests that placing five acupuncture needles in the outer ear may help people in their weight loss goals. Ear acupuncture is based on the theory that different parts of the outer ear, or pinna, corre...
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With record low temperatures, snow levels, and wind chill throughout much of the midwest and eastern U. S. this winter, it's important to take proper precautions to protect yourself against the cold. Very cold temperatures can pose a health risk to everyone, but especially o...
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It's easy to make New Year’s resolutions that are difficult to keep. According to usa. gov, the five most popular New Year’s resolutions include Lose weight Volunteer to help other people or animals Quit smoking Go back to school Get a better job Good...
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You could be carrying a staph infection and not even realize it. About 33% of people carry around staph in the warm, moist areas of the body, including nose, armpits, and groin. Another 33% carry staph sporadically. The germs can live for years causing no issues and the person st...
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Multiple studies have shown a link between esophageal cancer and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). One new study by Brown University suggests that reflux may also have a causal relationship with throat cancer. As unintuitive as it may seem, there may also be a link between ...
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A 2013 study at Brown University suggests that frequent heartburn is an independent risk factor for esophageal, throat, and vocal cord cancer. In the study, adjustments were made for age, race, gender, smoking, education, alcohol consumption, weight, and HPV (another risk factor ...
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With the holiday season upon us, millions of people throughout the United States will be traveling to visit loved ones by plane, train, boat, and automobile. Ear health is of greater concern for those traveling by air than other modes of transportation. When the plane ascends and...
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Oct
Parabens are a common preservative found in many cosmetics, from makeup and lotions for your face and neck, to shampoo and conditioner to your hair. They act as a preservative because the prevent microbes from growing in the product. Parabens can be absorbed through human skin an...
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