Examining a mole is one way you can detect the form of skin cancer known as melanoma. Here are some guidelines about what to watch for, based on the American Cancer Society's recommendations.
The cause and function of hiccups has baffled medical practitioners since the days of Hippocrates. Although no one has figured out the exact science behind these "abrupt diaphragmatic...
Temperatures can be taken in several ways. These instructions are for taking the temperature orally.
Most sore throats are caused by viruses and are usually accompanied by a cold or flu. But they can also be caused by bacteria, allergies and environmental irritation. Here's how you can get rid of...
Young children's arches may fall due to loose joint connections in their feet. For adults, arches can lose strength and cause the bony framework to collapse. Arthritis, trauma and heredity...
Scars from acne, abrasions and surgery are difficult to prevent and don't fade immediately. However, if you start your battle plan soon after the injury you can lessen the severity of most scars.
Accidents happen, and a passionate kiss can lead to that telltale mark of love: a hickey. Unfortunately, there isn't much you can do about this affliction. A hickey is nothing more than a bruise,...
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can make you feel tired, stressed and run-down. Your immune system can get depressed, and you may end up sick if you don't take the time to take care of...
Choosing the right physician for you and your family is an important decision, so research and investigate carefully.
A sty is a bacterial infection that occurs inside an oil gland near the base of your eyelid. Sties are usually benign and almost never cause damage to the eye or to vision. A sty should not be...
Even though daylight-saving time is only a one-hour time adjustment, it wreaks havoc for thousands of us who have trouble embracing change. Follow these simple steps, and this time around you...
An enema is typically used to relieve constipation, and should be used as a last resort. Some people also use enemas as a preventative measure, to cleanse toxins from the colon.
Many germs are spread through the air when a classmate or co-worker sneezes, and sneezing on someone is perhaps one of the easiest ways to give them your cold. Minimizing the spread of germs when...
Rosacea is a skin condition caused when clusters of facial capillaries near the surface of the skin become dilated. The result is a red, inflamed look, usually found on the nose, forehead, cheeks...
Sneezing is good. It's a reflex that is intended to rid your nasal passages of an irritant or infection. If you suppress a sneeze the irritants remain trapped in your nose. So go ahead and blow,...
A reflex of the nasal passages, sneezing is one way the body rids itself of irritants. It's hard to know what a sneeze means, but there are some deductions you can make.
A fever is a sign that your body is attempting to fight an infection. Help your body fight the fever in the following ways.
A few simple halftime activities can supercharge your metabolism, release some of your pent-up game anxiety, and lessen the toll of cheese curls and hotdogs on your waistline. See how many of...
Sore throats can be caused by bacteria or viruses. Most require no medical intervention, and will go away within 2 to 3 days. Here are a few tips to make a sore throat go away even quicker.
Vaccination sites often becomes red and sore. This is the body's natural response to an invading substance. Usually, all traces of irritation are gone within 24 to 48 hours.
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