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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 Answer06/19/6321
How can I treat hot flashes?
One way is to ask your doctor for a prescription for an epilepsy medication, like gabapentin or... Full Answer06/19/5624
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 Answer12/31/1969
What happens when I sleep?
The brain of an awake and relaxed person generates alpha waves, which give consistent oscillations... Full Answer12/31/1969
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 Answer12/31/1969
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 Answer12/31/1969
What causes a cold?
The symptoms for a cold normally include a runny nose, sneezing, coughing, "chills" and a... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is postpartum depression?
Approximately 80 percent of new mothers experience mood swings that typically occur days after... Full Answer12/31/1969
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 Answer12/31/1969
What causes migraine headaches?
Doctors are not certain what happens when a trigger causes a migraine, or precisely what happens... Full Answer06/19/4480
Is hair color safe?
Coloring your hair can cause damage to your scalp if you're allergic to the dye. Full Answer12/31/1969
What is the treatment for a food allergy?
Avoiding foods that cause your symptoms is the only "treatment" for food allergies. Unfortunately,... Full Answer12/31/1969
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 Answer12/31/1969
What is a calorie?
Calories provide a measure of the potential energy in the food that we eat. They measure this... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)?
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).... Full Answer12/31/1969

