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Does Having Skin Cancer Mean You’ll Get Other Cancers?
Yes, basal cell skin cancers are very common and treatable, but we’re learning that they can be a warning for other, more dangerous types of…
Is the New Kegel Throne the Answer to Your “Gotta-Go” Problem?
A chair that does your kegels for you could mean no more urinary leakage or incontinence pads.
Mysterious Neck, Shoulder, Arm or Hand Problems? It Could Be Thoracic Outlet Syndrome…
Thoracic outlet syndrome can cause pain or numbness in your neck, shoulder, arm or hand. Learn how this tricky condition is diagnosed and treated…
An Oncologist Shares Her Personal Story About BRCA
Oncologist Pamela Munster often must give unsettling test results to her patients. Then one day her own test came back positive.
Cannabis Helps with Pain—But Not by Taking It Away
Cannabinoid drugs help with pain, but not by lowering pain intensity. Instead, they make pain less unpleasant and more tolerable.
Tramadol vs. CBD for Pain: CBD Wins
Why are doctors so attached to their opioids when there are safer, effective options available? Know your options, says Bottom Line CEO Sarah Hiner.
Joint Pain? It’s All in Your Gut
Gastrointestinal problems caused by low stomach acid, stress and poor diet cause the inflammation that damages joints. Here’s how to heal…
Foot Drop: A Scary Loss of Movement
Although it’s a known complication of neurologic diseases like MS, foot drop can also affect otherwise healthy people. Foot drop causes and treatments.
Is Massage Really Safe for People with Cancer?
Cancer treatment is often grueling, but massage can offer relief from pain and more. Here’s how to find a qualified massage therapist…
Can Licorice Root Help My Hot Flashes?
How to use licorice root to reduce the frequency and intensity of hot flashes—a natural remedy backed by science!
The Parkinson’s Rx: A Strong Dose of Exercise
To slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease, exercise is more effective than you might imagine. Here are the specific exercises that work best…