Microplastics are pieces of plastic that are smaller that 5 millimeters. They range from the width of a pencil eraser to a tiny particle. They’re...
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Boost Your Immunity
Your body’s immune system consists of specialized cells and chemicals that kill and/or inactivate viruses and other invaders. When viruses invade your body, they can...
Will a Full-Body MRI Give You Peace of Mind?
You may have heard of a new fad called whole or full-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) screening. An MRI uses a magnetic field to create...
It’s Virus Season
It started with a Âsniffle …then a bit of a scratchy throat. I didn’t think much of it at first, certain that it was just...
How to Fix Hammertoe
If you’re over 50, there is a good chance that you have a hammertoe. Here’s what—if anything—you can do about it—from our Bottom Line expert...
How Long Does a Common Cold Last?
A common cold can linger longer than most of us realize—often seven to 10 days…and potentially as long as two to three weeks. Cold symptoms—including...
How to Stop Uncontrollable Coughing at Night
Are you not able to get a good night’s sleep because of a nasty cough? Coughing often intensifies when we get into bed, leaving us...
Are Swollen Feet Dangerous?
Swollen feet are tricky. Sometimes excess fluid in the lower extremities can be perfectly innocuous…but other times, it can indicate a very serious medical condition....
Peritonsillar Abscess: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Still have your tonsils? Then you are at risk for peritonsillar abscess—an abscess, or a walled-off collection of pus in the area around the tonsils...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Slow Deadly Lung Disease
Omega-3 fatty acids are healthy fats that have been linked to a decreased risk of heart disease, stroke, breast cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease. A new...
Looking for a New Doctor?
I love all my doctors—all but one. She is probably a great doctor…just not the one for me. So I am going to break up...
What Does a Cavity Look Like? Early Signs
Detecting cavities before they become serious can save you discomfort and money—and an early cavity may be fixable without filling. But what does a cavity...
