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...
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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...
Make Sure Your Tap Water Is Safe
You know you should be drinking lots of water, and you know about the environmental evils of bottled water. But how can you be sure...
How to Succeed at Quitting Sugar
Our parents warned us that eating sugary foods would rot our teeth. It turns out that dental problems are just one of the many ways...
MASH: When It’s More Than “Fatty Liver”
The most prevalent condition worldwide is metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), which replaces the term nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) to better reflect the...
The Best Diet for Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are a condition that most people find unsightly. A diet for varicose veins can help to relieve some of the symptoms and pain…
You Are More Than Your Disease
If you have been living with a serious disease, your life often revolves around your illness. While that is a normal response, it’s important for...
Medical Tourism:Health Advantage or Health Risk?
Are you considering traveling to another country for medical care because the costs are lower than in the US…or because an experimental treatment is available...
