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Although more research is necessary before your doctor is likely to prescribe these beneficial bacteria to treat your hay fever, probiotics may be a viable way to reduce the symptoms of seasonal allergies. The theory is that living in a super clean environment has resulted i...
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It might be strange to think that eating the right foods may help your ears, but certain vitamins and minerals may help to prevent hearing loss, or at least delay it. The healthy-diet foods on this list should be paired with plenty of mental activities and physical...
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May
Seasonal allergies may be worse this year in some areas. For those who suffer from severe allergies, nasal steroids may relieve symptoms such as itchy eyes, sneezing, congestion, runny nose, and postnasal drip. Allergies cause the body to produce histamines and other chemica...
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May
The surest sign of eye allergies is red, swollen, teary eyes. A cold compress will help them to feel better temporarily, but for long-term relief it's necessary to understand what triggers the symptoms and treat it directly. Eye allergies may occur alone or in conjunction w...
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Wetter autumn and winter months typically translates to a more severe allergy season come spring. When there's a lot of precipitation in the fall and winter, pollen-producing trees can produce more pollen come spring. Warmer weather starts the pollen production earlier, so...
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May
You've probably experienced it or at least watched someone writhe in pain after eating a cold treat too quickly. Brain freeze, also known as ice cream headache, has been the topic of interest for scientists at Harvard Medical School. They say that their research has shone l...
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May
As we've discussed before, Swimmer’s Ear is very common in children. Children are prone to middle ear infections. Adolescents, however, are more prone to outer ear infections, which can be caused by swimming in polluted lakes or rivers, or even in chlorinated poo...
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May
Nasal polyps are soft, fleshy, non-cancerous growths in the lining of the nasal passages or sinuses. The polyps are teardrop-shaped and can be yellow-brown or pink in color. As they develop, the polyps eventually come to look similar to grapes hanging from a stem. It is common to...
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May
It can be difficult to know how best to interact with a person who has hearing loss. Adjusting your behavior so they can understand you is important, but it's also important to consider their feelings, especially if the hearing difficulty is new. Here are some tips to help...
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Pacifiers can have many benefits, including reduced risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), shorter hospital stays for preterm infants, and a calming effect on the child. Pacifiers may also lead to ear infections in children, several studies suggest. One study conducted at t...
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