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What are some natural treatments for depression?
St. John's Wort, acupuncture, massage, yoga and biofeedback have gained popularity in recent... Full Answer05/25/5139
What are the risk factors for stroke?
Besides high blood pressure, other risk factors for strokes include: smoking high... Full Answer05/25/8297
How are migraines diagnosed?
Diagnosing migraines can be difficult because the symptoms often are extreme and can resemble... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)?
The United Network of Organ Sharing, based in Richmond, Va., is responsible for placing donated... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the symptoms of perimenopause?
In this clip from Discovery Health's "Women's Health Tips," learn the symptoms and how to cope... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the symptoms of migraine headaches?
In addition to throbbing pain on one side or both sides of the skull, most people experience loss... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosed?
There are several kinds of tests that can be done to try to diagnose amyotrophic lateral sclerosis... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is a vagus nerve stimulator?
The Food and Drug Administration approved a device in 1997 called the vagus nerve stimulator to... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are refractive errors of the eye?
The most common refractive vision problems are nearsightedness (myopia); farsightedness... Full Answer05/25/8815
What is a tension headache?
Tension headaches squeeze your head like a stress ball, making it difficult to focus and often... Full Answer05/25/3205
What is appendicitis?
Appendicitis develops when a blockage forms within the appendix. The blockage prevents blood flow,... Full Answer12/31/1969
How do I know if I have allergies or a cold?
Allergic rhinitis symptoms (red, itchy eyes; stuffed-up nose; sneezing) are often mistaken for... Full Answer12/31/1969
What increases my risk for atherosclerosis?
Many risk factors increase the likelihood of developing atherosclerosis and coronary artery... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is frontotemporal dementia (FTD)?
Frontotemporal dementia, which makes up about 5 percent of dementia, is caused by damage to... Full Answer12/31/1969
Why is seeking immediate emergency help critical during a heart attack?
Like all of the muscles and tissues in your body, your heart must have oxygen to survive. It... Full Answer12/31/1969

