Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon). It causes irritation, inflammation, and ulcers in the lining of the colon. Ulcerative colitis...
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Yes, Allergies Can Cause Asthma
People who have allergies are more likely to develop asthma…and since asthma has been linked to depression, dementia and other serious conditions, it is important...
Skin Tags: What Causes Them…How to Get Rid of Them
Roughly half of all adults have one or more skin tags at some point during their lives. If you’re among them, you may be wondering...
Lightheadedness: 5 Causes and What You Can Do About It
Do you often experience lightheadedness for a moment (or longer) when you go from lying or sitting to standing? It may simply be a consequence...
Stool Softener: When to Use and What you Should Know
What is the best stool softener for daily use? Is it safe to use every day? And when do I take it? These are questions...
Metallic Taste in Mouth: What Does it Mean?
A metallic taste in the mouth may seem like you are sucking on a penny. Metallic taste is one of several abnormal taste sensations that...
3 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent a Stroke
Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and disability in the US, so what can you do to reduce your risk? Let’s dive...
Hyperpigmentation: What Is It and What Can You Do About It?
In discussions about skin and skin care, you may have come across the term hyperpigmentation and understood that it’s some kind of skin discoloration with...
How to Break a Fever
Getting a fever can be both unpleasant and scary. Here’s what to know about how to break a fever fast…and why that might not be...
Hemorrhoids Treatment and Prevention
Hemorrhoids are uncomfortable to experience…and to discuss. Yet half the population will eventually endure them. Also called piles, hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lower...
What Does the Color of My Urine Tell Me?
Urine color is not something that people give much thought to—that is, until they glance down one day and notice that their pee isn’t its...
Valley Fever
If you don’t live in Arizona or California—or even if you do—you may not be aware of Valley Fever, a fungal infection that should be...
