Nighttime tooth grinding can have serious dental consequences, including jaw pain, tooth damage and destroyed dental work. And many people who grind their teeth don’t...
Diseases & Conditions
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Tuberculosis—Still a Threat for Some of Us
If your doctor is considering prescribing a biologic drug—now given for a wide range of conditions from autoimmune diseases to cancer—you first will have to...
Psychedelic Drugs
Biopharmaceutical firms are racing to develop medicines based on psychedelic compounds such as psilocybin (found in “magic mushrooms”), LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) and Ecstasy/MDMA for mental and...
The Facts About Fluoridation
The appointment of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as secretary of Health and Human Services has attracted newfound national attention to fluoride. Kennedy and other scientific...
Hypochlorhydria: Low Stomach Acid Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Stomach acid is essential to digestion…but you probably don’t give it much thought unless you have a problem with your stomach acid level. While many...
What Causes Constipation After Diarrhea?
You’ve just finished a bout of diarrhea…so now why do you have constipation? The simplest answer is that taking an antidiarrheal medication to stop loose...
Chest Congestion: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Are you feeling the symptoms of a chest cold and wondering if it is time to see a doctor? Here’s what you need to know...
How Much Does Cataract Surgery Cost?
Ask people who’ve had cataract surgery whether it was worth it, and most will give you a resounding, “Yes!” Not only does the procedure do...
Can Cataracts Come Back?
It’s a frequent refrain from people who have undergone surgery to remove cataracts from their eyes…“Best thing I’ve ever done for myself!”…“Best money I’ve ever...
How Long Between Cataract Surgery on Each Eye?
Getting surgery can be a huge relief to people who have seen the condition eat away at their independence and enjoyment of life for months...
What to Expect During Cataract Surgery
The prospect of cataract surgery can certainly raise some mixed emotions. On one hand, it holds the promise of correcting vision problems that have gotten...
Do You Get Dizzy When Standing Up?
Do you ever feel lightheaded or dizzy as you stand up? You may have experienced orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure that affects...
