Many protein powders and shakes have high levels of lead. Ingesting lead consistently can cause a dangerous buildup in the ...

Abdominal separation can occur during pregnancy because the uterus stretches the abdomen muscles to accommodate the growing ...

There’s no cure for lymphedema, but there are some ways to manage swelling symptoms, including complete decongestive therapy.

It's important to keep toy safety in mind this holiday season to prevent a child from experiencing serious health ...

The difference is that subcutaneous fat is the fatty tissue beneath the skin and visceral fat is the fatty tissue that lines ...

Fibrocystic breast disease is influenced by hormones, causing some women to feel a moveable lump leading up their menstrual ...

Perimenopause is the initial phase of menopause. It's the slow decline of estrogen and progesterone, leading to the end of ...

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