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Which supplements can help with neuropathy?

Which supplements can help with neuropathy?

Neuropathy is nerve damage that often occurs in people with diabetes and as a side effect of chemotherapy. Although lifestyle changes and conventional treatments may ease symptoms of neuropathy, supplements may also help. Symptoms of peripheral neuropathy include: tingling in the affected part of the body a burning sensation feeling pain from light touch experiencing […]

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What to know about hepatic encephalopathy

What to know about hepatic encephalopathy

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a decline in brain function that results from a build-up of toxins in the blood. The condition occurs when a person’s liver cannot remove sufficient toxins from the bloodstream. People with acute liver damage or advanced liver disease are at risk of developing HE. Keep reading for more information about the […]

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Upset stomach: Crohn’s disease or something else?

Upset stomach: Crohn’s disease or something else?

An upset stomach can cause symptoms similar to those of Crohn’s disease, which is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Although persistent gastrointestinal symptoms may indicate an IBD, such as Crohn’s disease, there are numerous other possible causes to consider. The symptoms of an upset stomach often occur after eating a big meal or […]

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What to know about breast yeast infection

What to know about breast yeast infection

A breast yeast infection is a type of inflammatory skin condition that develops in skin folds. A yeast infection, also called candidiasis, occurs when Candida yeasts grow uncontrollably. A yeast infection can develop in many different parts of the body, including the: mouth and throat esophagus vagina penis anus skin Candida yeasts are a type […]

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What to know about anal yeast infection

What to know about anal yeast infection

If you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission. How this works. A yeast infection develops when Candida fungi, which is a type of yeast, grow uncontrollably on the surface of the skin or in mucous membranes inside the body. People can develop yeast infections anywhere inside or […]

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Doctors call for end to daylight saving time transitions

Doctors call for end to daylight saving time transitions

Doctors writing in a leading medical journal have put forth a case for doing away with daylight saving time (DST) transitions. They argue that these annual transitions to and from DST misalign biological clocks, with long term consequences for health. Share on PinterestTransitioning to and from DST may adversely effect circadian rhythms. In the United […]

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Does having sex on our minds make us more likely to lie?

Does having sex on our minds make us more likely to lie?

Research from the University of Rochester and the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya has made an intriguing find: With sex on our minds, our honesty barometer becomes skewed, and we tend to “adapt” truth in ways that might make potential partners think of us more favorably. Share on PinterestNew research suggests that we tend to be less […]

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Deep sleep may help treat anxiety

Deep sleep may help treat anxiety

Researchers have known for a while about a connection between insufficient sleep and anxiety. A new study strengthens and quantifies this causal relation and shows that a sleepless night can raise anxiety by up to 30%. Share on PinterestNew research suggests that getting deep sleep is a natural way to ease anxiety. Furthermore, the new […]

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What to know about small testicles

What to know about small testicles

Testicles come in many different shapes and sizes. It is also common for one testicle to be slightly larger than the other and for one testicle to hang lower. Due to this extensive variability, there are several different ways to measure a person’s testicles. One measurement looks at volume, which averages about 20 cubic centimeters […]