Constant cough? Skip the syrup and get to the cause
The American College of Chest Physicians recently issued guidelines in the journal CH…
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How healthy is your apple juice?
How healthy is your apple juice?
Cloudy apple juice is four times healthier than the clear variety, according to research published in Ja…
There are plenty of causes for a lingering cough, but when should you get it checked by your doctor?
Find the cause of chronic cough: there are plenty of causes for a lingering cough, but when should you get it checked by your doctor?
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Too much of a good drug? ‘Self medication’ is a slippery slope. Follow your prescriptions, and be careful of adding alcohol to the brew
Too much of a good drug? ‘Self medication’ is a slippery slope. Follow your prescriptions, and be careful of adding alcohol to the brew
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Stay active to beat the post-holiday blues; depression is common this time of year, but staying busy can keep you mentally and physically healthy
Stay active to beat the post-holiday blues; depression is common this time of year, but staying busy can keep you mentally and physically health…
A new drug for rheumatoid arthritis?
A new drug for rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) causes pain and disability in people whose immune systems mistakenly cause…
PSA screening is key. This simple blood-test, properly interpreted and followed up, is an essential tool in cancer detection
Prostate health: PSA screening is key. This simple blood-test, properly interpreted and followed up, is an essential tool in cancer detection</p…
Does coffee protect the liver?
Does coffee protect the liver?
Heavy drinking has long been known to increase the risk for cirrhosis of the liver, but a new study from t…
Colon cancer screening less useful after 80
Colon cancer screening less useful after 80
The benefits of colonoscopy for cancer screening may diminish as old age progresses, even tho…
Prevent or reduce your headache pain by knowing the causes, symptoms, and most effective treatments
Understanding headaches can help you find relief: prevent or reduce your headache pain by knowing the causes, symptoms, and most effective treat…
