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How do I know if I am having a stroke?

Knowing the symptoms of stroke is important because prompt treatment is essential to avoid brain... Full Answer

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How can I treat hot flashes?

One way is to ask your doctor for a prescription for an epilepsy medication, like gabapentin or... Full Answer

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How can I reduce my risk of getting cancer?

This Discovery Health video offers tips on staying healthy and reducing your risks for developing... Full Answer

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What happens when I sleep?

The brain of an awake and relaxed person generates alpha waves, which give consistent oscillations... Full Answer

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What kinds of sweat glands do we have?

You have two types of sweat glands all over your skin. They are both found in their highest... Full Answer

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Is there a cure for the flu?

Unfortunately, there is no pill or liquid you can take to cure the flu. Antibiotics, such as... Full Answer

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What causes a cold?

The symptoms for a cold normally include a runny nose, sneezing, coughing, "chills" and a... Full Answer

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What is postpartum depression?

Approximately 80 percent of new mothers experience mood swings that typically occur days after... Full Answer

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How is epilepsy (seizure disorder) treated?

Since seizures come in many variations, there is't a single pill or set dosage that can control... Full Answer

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What causes migraine headaches?

Doctors are not certain what happens when a trigger causes a migraine, or precisely what happens... Full Answer

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Is hair color safe?

Coloring your hair can cause damage to your scalp if you're allergic to the dye. Full Answer

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What is the treatment for a food allergy?

Avoiding foods that cause your symptoms is the only "treatment" for food allergies. Unfortunately,... Full Answer

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What are the causes of glaucoma?

While most people who have glaucoma may have no idea they have it, and, as a result, the optical... Full Answer

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What is a calorie?

Calories provide a measure of the potential energy in the food that we eat. They measure this... Full Answer

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What is acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)?

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).... Full Answer

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