Diseases & Conditions

Will a Full-Body MRI Give You Peace of Mind?
Diseases & Conditions

Will a Full-Body MRI Give You Peace of Mind?

Ari Steiner, MD | October 24, 2024

You may have heard of a new fad called whole or full-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) screening. An MRI uses…

It’s Virus Season
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It’s Virus Season

Kelli McCourt | October 24, 2024

It started with a ­sniffle …then a bit of a scratchy throat. I didn’t think much of it at first,…

How to Fix Hammertoe
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How to Fix Hammertoe

Johanna Youner | October 22, 2024

If you’re over 50, there is a good chance that you have a hammertoe. Here’s what—if anything—you can do about…

How Long Does a Common Cold Last?
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How Long Does a Common Cold Last?

William Schaffner, MD | October 18, 2024

A common cold can linger longer than most of us realize—often seven to 10 days…and potentially as long as two…

How to Stop Uncontrollable Coughing at Night
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How to Stop Uncontrollable Coughing at Night

Jonathan P. Parsons, MD, MSc, FCCP | October 15, 2024

Are you not able to get a good night’s sleep because of a nasty cough? Coughing often intensifies when we…

Are Swollen Feet Dangerous?
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Are Swollen Feet Dangerous?

Jose I. Almeida, MD | October 3, 2024

Swollen feet are tricky. Sometimes excess fluid in the lower extremities can be perfectly innocuous…but other times, it can indicate…

Peritonsillar Abscess: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
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Peritonsillar Abscess: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

David W. A. Forner, MD | October 2, 2024

Still have your tonsils? Then you are at risk for peritonsillar abscess—an abscess, or a walled-off collection of pus in…

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Slow Deadly Lung Disease
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Slow Deadly Lung Disease

Chris Iliades, MD | September 26, 2024

Omega-3 fatty acids are healthy fats that have been linked to a decreased risk of heart disease, stroke, breast cancer,…

Looking for a New Doctor?
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Looking for a New Doctor?

Kelli McCourt | September 26, 2024

I love all my doctors—all but one. She is probably a great doctor…just not the one for me. So I…

What Does a Cavity Look Like? Early Signs
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What Does a Cavity Look Like? Early Signs

Natasha Flake, DDS, PhD, MSD | September 25, 2024

Detecting cavities before they become serious can save you discomfort and money—and an early cavity may be fixable without filling.…

How to Identify Scabies
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How to Identify Scabies

Ira Pion, MD | September 23, 2024

What is that itchy rash with small raised red spots? It might be an indication that you’ve caught scabies, an…

Treating Inflammation and Autoimmune Diseases
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Treating Inflammation and Autoimmune Diseases

Derek Burnett | September 19, 2024

Inflammation is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it represents a miraculous healing force, the body’s ability to stamp out…

What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
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What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Derek Burnett | September 17, 2024

When all is functioning as it should, our immune system does an incredible job recognizing and neutralizing threats. Each time…

What Is Multiple Sclerosis?
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What Is Multiple Sclerosis?

Derek Burnett | September 16, 2024

Like lupus, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of more than 100 autoimmune diseases. In autoimmune diseases,…

What Is Lupus?
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What Is Lupus?

Derek Burnett | September 15, 2024

Lupus is an inflammatory disease that can affect organs all throughout the body. Technically called “systemic lupus erythematosus,” or sometimes…