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10 ways to prevent kidney stones
Kidney stones are deposits of minerals and salts that crystallize in the kidneys. They become solid, and passing them in the urine can be extremely painful. Usually, the fluid in urine prevents waste products from…
Types of anxiety and ways to overcome them
Anxiety is a natural response to feeling under threat. It causes people to feel worried, afraid, or stressed. It is natural for a person to feel anxious from time to time. A person may have…
10 tips for relieving morning sickness
Morning sickness is often one of the first signs of pregnancy. It is a common complaint, but it often passes by 3 months into the pregnancy. However, for some women, severe morning sickness can be…
How and why does diet influence immune function?
We may take it for granted that our diet can influence the way our immune systems work. But how and why does what we eat impact the immune response? In this Honest Nutrition feature, we…
What are the symptoms of type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. It happens when blood sugar levels rise due to problems with the use or production of insulin. Americans, according to the United States Centers for…
What to know about melanoma
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. It is not the most common, but it is the most serious, as it often spreads. When this happens, it can be difficult to treat, and the outlook…
Medical myths: All about heart disease
This week’s edition of Medical Myths will focus its beams on the many half-truths and misconceptions that surround heart disease. Among other topics, we cover smoking, coughing, exercising, supplements, and statins. Globally, heart disease is…
What is music therapy, and how does it work?
Music therapy involves using a person’s responses and connections to music to encourage positive changes in mood and overall well-being. Music therapy can include creating music with instruments of all types, singing, moving to music,…
Everything you need to know about inflammation
Inflammation is part of the body’s defense mechanism and plays a role in the healing process. When the body detects an intruder, it launches a biological response to try to remove it. The attacker could…
Quitting smoking may improve mental well-being
According to the results of a recent systematic review, quitting smoking may produce positive health effects in a matter of weeks.The review found that people who quit smoking had a greater reduction in anxiety, depression,…
