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Why would you schedule an in-person eye exam when you could get one online, in your pajamas, without leaving home?

For those who don’t know when to schedule a colonoscopy, doctors have determined a clear list of factors that determine when a person should get one.

One of the most pressing issues facing young patients treated for cancer is that the very treatment that saves their life may affect their ability to have children in the...

While most people seek laser tattoo removal for cosmetic reasons, some people have actual medical reasons to seek care.

It seems counterintuitive to treat an addiction to a drug with another drug. However, that's exactly the strategy in the current fight against the opioid epidemic.

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If you've swallowed a fishbone and feel fine, you don't need to see a doctor.

E-cigarettes have been associated with other acute lung injuries, including a condition called lipoid pneumonia.

There's a reason eye injuries increase in the summer—but with a little planning and care, you can prevent most of them.

Find some that will protect your eyes.

It's a very common condition.

Heartburn by itself is fairly easy to understand, being simply a painful burning in chest or throat due to acid from the stomach that moves upward into the esophagus.

It's a fact of life that the human body changes as it gets older.

Since swallowing is the primary way we take in nutrients and liquids, dysphagia is a serious problem.

Could those little bubbles be damaging your teeth?

Few health-related products are as buzzed about—or as controversial—as cannabidiol, also known as CBD.

It's a common assumption that aging is accompanied by a decreased level of physical activity. The assumption is incorrect. Older adults who are the least active stand to benefit the...

Many couples around the world struggle with the heartbreak of infertility. It's a fairly common issue, but it's one that is not often talked about.

The disease causes knots of tissue to form under the skin of the hand, slowly pulling one or more fingers into a bent position.

Speech-Language Pathologists focus on helping people not just with speaking issues but also with language, social communication, writing and or reading issues, like dyslexia.

Contrary to restrictive diets, plant-forward eating has no rules.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. But it doesn't have to be.

Safety tips for sparkler season.