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A: Absolutely, says C. Anderson Johnson, Ph.D., director of the Institute for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research at the Keck School of M...
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Oral Cancer Awareness Week begins April 16. Even though the disease has maintained a low public profile, the American Cancer Society estimates that mo...
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A: "Palpitations—sensations of irregular or rapid heart beats—are very common," says Jerold Shinbane, M.D., director of the USC Arrhythmia...
Despite being the body's largest organ, many people neglect to take good care of their skin. Now that the dry months of winter are over, prepare your ...
A: The reason water is getting trapped in your ears is most likely the result of excess cerumen—ear wax—says Dale Rice, M.D., the Leon J. ...
When it comes to weight loss, over half of all Americans are in need of some major results. Our expert talks about why fad diets are out and comprehen...
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A: "The sport of soccer is unique because of the purposeful use of the head to strike and advance the ball," says Alan Abbott, M.D., professor of clin...
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