Ileostomy
Can I swim? How do I shower? Do I need to buy different clothes? How will it affect my intimate life? Once you adjust, you''ll likely find that it''s possible to do many of the same activities you
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Fatty liver disease (MASLD)
Compared with a healthy liver (top), a fatty liver (bottom) appears bigger and discolored. Tissue samples show extra fat in fatty liver disease, while inflammation and advanced scarring are
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Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D.O.?
You know what M.D. means, but what does D.O. mean? What''s different and what''s alike between these two kinds of health care providers?
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Eggs: Are they good or bad for my cholesterol?
Chicken eggs are an affordable source of protein and other nutrients. They''re also naturally high in cholesterol. But the cholesterol in eggs doesn''t seem to raise cholesterol levels the
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Hydronephrosis
Diagnosis Diagnosis involves the steps that your healthcare team takes to find out if hydronephrosis is the cause of your symptoms. Your healthcare professional starts by asking you
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Mindfulness exercises
Mindfulness is a state of being mindful and aware of the present moment. It is a type of meditation in which you focus on your thoughts, feelings, body and surroundings. You do this without
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Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that causes breakdown of the protective covering of nerves. Multiple sclerosis can cause numbness, weakness, trouble walking, vision changes and other
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How well do face masks protect against COVID-19?
Face masks can help slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Learn about mask types, which masks to use and how to use them.
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Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks
The body needs cholesterol. But having too much cholesterol in the blood raises the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Statins block an enzyme the liver needs to make cholesterol. This
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Brain MRI (brain magnetic resonance imaging)
Brain MRI is one of the tests you may have to determine the cause of headaches, dizziness, seizures, vision problems or hearing loss. This painless imaging test is used to diagnose a
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