Errors in medical test results are common. For example, studies report that up to 12 percent of mammogram results are false positive, meaning they report...
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Should You Worry About the New Bird Flu?
Flu season officially starts in October, and this year you may have a new type of virus to worry about—avian influenza, more commonly known as...
Wart Removal Options
Nobody loves a wart…and it can be really challenging to get rid of them. Julie Karen, MD, assistant professor of dermatology at New York University,...
Celiac Disease: Symptoms and Causes
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease caused by your immune system’s reaction to gluten, the protein found in foods containing certain grains, primarily wheat, barley...
Advances in Glaucoma Treatment
Glaucoma, the second-leading cause of blindness after cataracts, affects about three million Americans. But unlike cataracts, which can be corrected with surgery, damage from glaucoma...
Prevent Chronic Sinus Infections
For most of us, sinus infections resolve on their own after about five days. Some last longer and require a course of antibiotics. But infections...
Macular Degeneration: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Nearly 20 million older Americans are losing their eyesight due to macular degeneration. Understanding this condition and its causes can help you lower your risk....
How to Reduce Chronic Inflammation
Inflammation is a crucial component of our health. It springs into action when needed to fight off foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses…then calms...
How Long Does the Flu Last? Symptoms and Recovery
Time to brush up on your flu facts, from flu symptoms to how long the flu lasts, says Bottom Line’s infectious disease expert William Schaffner,...
What Does Heartburn Feel Like? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
It goes by many names—heartburn, acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and agita—but whatever you call it, it’s just no fun to have it. Bottom...
What Your Eye Exam Can Reveal About Your Health
A visit to your eye doctor can go far beyond just improving your vision. Using specialized instruments, eye doctors can shed light on your overall...
Why Does My Ear Hurt?
When you have an earache, you may assume that you have an ear infection. But while middle ear infections are an extremely common cause of...
