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Why Are My Lymph Nodes Swollen?
Swollen lymph nodes, especially in the neck, are a relatively common occurrence. They usually are a sign your body is fighting off a germy invader,...
Make Empowered Decisions About mRNA Vaccines
With so much information—and misinformation—about mRNA vaccines, it’s not always easy to sort out what’s true. Some people worry about the safety of these vaccines,...
The Lowdown on Lacunar Stroke
Some strokes happen on a very small scale. A lacunar stroke, also known as a lacunar infarct, occurs when a blood clot blocks a tiny...
When to Worry About a Nosebleed
Nosebleeds, which can be common in children and people over 45, typically are not a sign of anything serious. But there may be times when...
Why Is My Hair Falling Out? 5 Possible Reasons Women Lose Their Hair
Each of the 100,000 hairs on your head goes through a three-phase cycle that repeats over and over. The anagen phase is when hair grows…the...
Is Bronchitis Contagious?
Cold weather brings all sorts of illnesses that can affect your lungs—bronchitis is just one of them. Bottom Line Personal asked Elaine Chen, MD, a...
Managing Chronic Prostatitis and Pelvic Pain
Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is perhaps the most perplexing male genitourinary disorder. Affecting an estimated 7% to 12% of men, CPPS is the...
Prebiotic vs. Probiotic: What’s the Difference?
Prebiotics, probiotics and the latest category, postbiotics, are components of a chain reaction that ultimately benefits your health. Bottom Line Personal asked Kelsey Mangano, PhD,...
What Are Digestive Enzymes and How Do They Work?
Most people think of digestion as a function that takes place in the stomach, but it actually begins as soon as you start chewing. Saliva...
Why is My Ear Ringing all of a Sudden?
Tinnitus—a persistent buzzing, hissing, whooshing or ringing sound in the ears—is a cause of considerable frustration for around 15% of the US population. For some...
Saw Palmetto: Unlikely to Help, Unlikely to Harm
Bothered by symptoms associated with benign prostate enlargement (BPH), many men seek relief by turning to over-the-counter supplements like saw palmetto extract, what they consider...
