The results of your bone scan suggest you have a decline in your bone mass—something your doctor refers to as osteopenia. You’re familiar with the...
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment and Self-Care
If you frequently experience abdominal discomfort along with bouts of constipation and diarrhea, you may have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Fortunately, irritable bowel syndrome treatment,...
Living with Crohn’s Disease and Other Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term for diseases underpinned by abnormal immune system activity that causes inflammation in the intestines. The two main...
Hemorrhoids: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Are you sitting comfortably? If not, hemorrhoids may be to blame. This often-painful condition is one of the most common problems to affect older adults....
Why Are My Lymph Nodes Swollen?
Swollen lymph nodes, especially in the neck, are a relatively common occurrence. They usually are a sign your body is fighting off a germy invader,...
Make Empowered Decisions About mRNA Vaccines
With so much information—and misinformation—about mRNA vaccines, it’s not always easy to sort out what’s true. Some people worry about the safety of these vaccines,...
The Lowdown on Lacunar Stroke
Some strokes happen on a very small scale. A lacunar stroke, also known as a lacunar infarct, occurs when a blood clot blocks a tiny...
When to Worry About a Nosebleed
Nosebleeds, which can be common in children and people over 45, typically are not a sign of anything serious. But there may be times when...
Why Is My Hair Falling Out? 5 Possible Reasons Women Lose Their Hair
Each of the 100,000 hairs on your head goes through a three-phase cycle that repeats over and over. The anagen phase is when hair grows…the...
Is Bronchitis Contagious?
Cold weather brings all sorts of illnesses that can affect your lungs—bronchitis is just one of them. Bottom Line Personal asked Elaine Chen, MD, a...
Managing Chronic Prostatitis and Pelvic Pain
Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is perhaps the most perplexing male genitourinary disorder. Affecting an estimated 7% to 12% of men, CPPS is the...
Prebiotic vs. Probiotic: What’s the Difference?
Prebiotics, probiotics and the latest category, postbiotics, are components of a chain reaction that ultimately benefits your health. Bottom Line Personal asked Kelsey Mangano, PhD,...
