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According to the Cleveland Clinic, constipation is one of the most frequent gut health complaints in the US. One of the most common causes of constipation is not eating enough fiber to support a healthy gut, says Beth Czerwony, MS, RD, CSOWM, LD, a registered dietitian with the Cleveland Clinic Center for Human Nutrition.

5 Drinks That Make You Poop Immediately, From a Gastroenterologist

An abnormal buildup of fat in the liver, referred to as fatty liver disease, was found to be common in a small group of children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), regardless of their disease type or severity. Patient-derived liver cells confirmed that such accumulation was a result of...

Fatty liver disease may be common complication of SMA: Small study

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Emily Standley Allard

Are people getting more high maintenance or is it just me? One thing that you can't deny is that CERTAIN people require a lot more TLC and attention, on the daily and especially during trying times. This applies to both platonic relationships and romantic. We usually call these people high maintenance because, well, they usually require (or demand!) all of your efforts and then some to be satisfied. These characteristics are closely linked to their zodiac sign temperament, so read on to see who is on the list!

5 Zodiac Signs that are the Highest Maintenance and Most Demanding

Asking the right questions during visits with your doctor may help you get the information and support you need to manage your condition. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is now known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). This new name is more accurate and helps reduce the stigma associated with its older name.

7 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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Supplements are often taken to improve health and fill nutritional gaps, but not all are as beneficial as they seem. Some supplements, particularly when taken in excess or without proper guidance, can have unintended negative effects. For example, certain supplements can unknowingly contribute to high blood pressure and increase the risk of cardiovascular events.

4 Worst Supplements That Could Actually Lead To High Blood Pressure And Cardiovascular Events: Licorice Root & More

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(MA) Meet Apple, a pocket-sized Chihuahua mix girl who is ready to dive into your heart, home, and bed. This 10-week-old puppy was placed in Great Dog Rescue New England's care for unspecified reasons. She is currently living safely with a foster family while she awaits her future home. Since she is still such a young puppy, she is okay with waiting a while for the perfect family to come and get her. But don't make her wait too long!

Tiny 5-Pound Chihuahua Is Searching For A Home

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GERD – gastroesophageal reflux disease – can often be treated naturally with these methods

If Acid Reflux Is Keeping You Up at Night, Try These Doctor-Approved Methods to Help Sleep With GERD

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When going through perimenopause and menopause, you’ll likely experience hot flashes, mood swings and other symptoms. This is because your body is changing and your hormone levels are fluctuating. To combat them, many have turned to hormone replacement therapy (HRT), but others are skeptical of the treatment. But natural hormone replacement therapy, as it turns ...

What Is Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy? Doctors on the Perimenopause and Menopause Treatment

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland nestled at the front of the neck just beneath the skin, and plays an essential role in the body’s overall function. It is responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate metabolism, energy levels, and body temperature. When the thyroid isn’t functioning well or develops cancer, it can have widespread effects on throughout the body.

“Here’s How I Knew I Had Thyroid Cancer”: One Patient’s Story When Emotional & Hormonal Symptoms Crept Up

“You can go with them,” I told my husband, Daniel, as I lay in the hospital bed. “Go where?” he asked. “Out the window,” I responded. Considering we were on one of the top floors of the hospital, Daniel was very confused. Anyone would’ve struggled to grasp what was going through my mind at the time.

When symptoms of porphyria mimic mental health struggles

Thyroid lymphoma is an extremely rare but highly treatable cancer that affects the thyroid gland. It can cause a mass in the neck, difficulty swallowing, and shortness of breath. Most cases of thyroid cancer start when thyroid gland cells become cancerous. Thyroid lymphoma, meanwhile, is a disease that happens when...

What to Know About Thyroid Lymphoma

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A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

Early-stage research demonstrated the synergistic effects of a novel nanoparticle drug–delivery system to activate an immune pathway in combination with tumor-targeting agents in mice with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, according to a preclinical study published by Chibaya et al in Science Translational Medicine. Background. Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma—the most common type...

Preclinical Study Examines Novel Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

Reflexology is an ancient healing art that has a large amount of personal testimonies praising its worth. One of the most significant studies on reflexology was published in the journal Multiple Sclerosis and found that “specific reflexology treatment was of benefit in alleviating motor, sensory and urinary symptoms in MS patients.”

Reflexology Benefits Anxiety, MS, Headache & Sinusitis

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Oncologists share the causes of endometrial cancer and how to lower your risk.

Here's What Actually Causes Endometrial Cancer, According to Oncologists

Acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) refers to a family of rare genetic diseases that affect the production of heme, a component of red blood cells. It can cause life threatening complications. AHP can cause a range of symptoms, from severe abdominal pain to neurological complications, significantly impacting the quality of life....

What to know about acute hepatic porphyria

Doctors often consider a combination of medications to treat multiple myeloma, including chemotherapy, various immunotherapies, and other supportive drugs to help with complications like bone disease. Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that affects plasma cells in the bone marrow. Treating multiple myeloma often requires different types of medications...

A Comprehensive List of Multiple Myeloma Medications

This is the second installment of a 6-part series on the management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In this installment, Danielle R. Stratton, DNP, RN, PPCNP-BC, discusses obesity and the significant impact it can have on patients with PCOS. This is a condition that most females with PCOS battle from adolescence through end of life.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Obesity

A woman in her 50s in Florida who presented with recurrent ministrokes was eventually diagnosed with sarcoidosis only affecting the heart, called isolated cardiac sarcoidosis, a case study reports. “This case highlights the need to consider [cardiac sarcoidosis] as a potential cause of [stroke-like] events in patients with few stroke...

Isolated cardiac sarcoidosis presents as ministrokes in case of woman, 54

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) may increase the risk of pneumonia due to a weakened immune system or structural changes to the lungs. SCLC is one of the two main types of lung cancer. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs due to bacteria, viruses, or fungi. This article looks...

What to know about small cell lung cancer and pneumonia

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Personalized Givlaari regimen found effective for AIP in case series

The dosing of Givlaari (givosiran) may be personalized for people with acute intermittent porphyria (AIP), who are in stable condition after one year of treatment. That’s...

Personalized Givlaari regimen found effective for AIP in case series

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