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Is it bronchitis or pneumonia?

Is it bronchitis or pneumonia?

Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tubes in the lungs, while pneumonia causes inflammation in the air sacs of the lungs, which doctors call the alveoli. Both infections affect breathing and can cause intense pain and coughing, but there are some important differences between them. Read on to learn more about the differences in symptoms, […]

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What to know about Crohn’s and the eyes

What to know about Crohn’s and the eyes

While the main symptoms of Crohn’s disease involve the digestive tract, the condition can also affect other parts of the body, such as the eyes. As eye tissue is similar to the tissue elsewhere in the body, inflammatory diseases can affect it in similar ways. Crohn’s disease is one of the two major types of […]

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What to know about nasal vestibulitis

What to know about nasal vestibulitis

If you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission. How this works. Nasal vestibulitis, or nasal folliculitis, is a rare type of bacterial infection at the opening of the nose. It may look like a pimple or sore just inside the nose. It often develops when hair follicles […]

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The 13 emotions that music evokes in us

The 13 emotions that music evokes in us

A new study from the University of California, Berkeley has identified and mapped the 13 subjective experiences that different kinds of music can evoke in people. Share on PinterestResearchers have now mapped the main 13 categories of emotion that music can evoke in us. Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted a […]

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One Big Roadblock to Opioid Addiction Treatment

One Big Roadblock to Opioid Addiction Treatment

Latest Mental Health News By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The crisis of opioid abuse continues in the United States. However, a new study finds there still aren’t enough doctors authorized to prescribe the leading drug treatment for opioid addiction. This shortfall occurs even though the number of physicians approved […]

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Opioid Use By Teens a Red Flag for Other Dangers

Opioid Use By Teens a Red Flag for Other Dangers

Latest Mental Health News By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Teenagers who’ve experimented with opioid painkillers are likely to be taking other health risks, a new study finds. In a national survey of U.S. high school students, 14% said they had ever “misused” a prescription opioid such as Vicodin, OxyContin […]

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What to know about free-range eggs

What to know about free-range eggs

In general, hens that are free to roam in their houses and have access to some outside space produce free-range eggs. Hens that live in cages without any roaming opportunities produce cage eggs. Many egg cartons carry the free-range label. While this does mean that the hens have some access to roaming and possibly outdoor […]

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Many Girls, Young Women Getting Unnecessary Pelvic Exams

Many Girls, Young Women Getting Unnecessary Pelvic Exams

Latest Women’s Health News MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Many American teen girls and young women under the age of 21 are undergoing pelvic exams and Pap tests they just don’t need, a new study finds. “Parents of adolescents and young women should be aware that cervical cancer screening is not recommended routinely […]