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If your pain persists or worsens, contact your healthcare provider. Hand pain can be caused by a variety of things, but there are a few conditions that are the most common causes of hand pain. Some of ...

Be careful not to overlook this important change in your cat’s health. If you’ve asked yourself, “why does my cat keep throwing up,” keep reading to find out the top causes and what you can do to help ...

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Here's what medical experts want you to know about the causes and treatments related to acid reflux. Acid reflux is referred to in the medical community as gastroesophageal reflux (GER), or ...

We’re all ears for promising developments in staving off Alzheimer’s. Dementia affects more than 6 million Americans and accounts for more than 100,000 deaths each year, with a startling NYU ...

Got a gut feeling something’s off? You could be right — and the culprit isn’t necessarily Taco Tuesday. “When your gut microbiome is off, think of it like a garden,” gut health expert ...

An ecologist says it should be beneficial for gardens, as the species of ladybird will help control pests rather than eat leaves. The drought and recent cooler weather are causing ladybirds to ...

Dry eye has various causes, including allergies, humidity, or other underlying conditions. Some people see a reduction in their symptoms with home remedies and over-the-counter (OTC) or ...