Health tip: spot the signs of TMJ
TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders, affecting the jaw, are commonly triggered by grinding or clenching the teeth.
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Health tip: learn the symptoms of Graves' disease
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism, the medical term for an overactive thyroid gland.
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Health tip: healing a broken collarbone
Your collarbone, medically called the clavicle, is the bone near the shoulder that helps attach the arm to the body.
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Health tip: making home safer for people with epilepsy
If you or a loved one has epilepsy, there are things you can do at home to reduce the risk of an injury during a seizure.
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Health tip: what's causing my gastritis?
Gastritis occurs when the stomach lining becomes swollen and irritated, causing common symptoms including stomach pain and indigestion.
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Health tip: taking care of your preemie
Any new parent is concerned about caring for the newborn baby. Premature babies -- often called preemies -- usually require even more care and attention.
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Health tip: treating bunion pain
If you've got a painful, swollen bump at the base of your big toe known as a bunion, you probably want to know what can be done for relief. The American Podiatric Medical Association offers these possible options.
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Health tip: checking your peak flow
Measuring peak flow is important for asthmatics, as it monitors how well you can blow air from your lungs and may even help predict a pending asthma attack. Peak flow is measured with a specially designed meter.
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Health tip: getting a tattoo?
Before you decide to get a tattoo, consider the possible complications. To reduce your risk, it's important to see an approved tattoo artist who is issued regular inspection certificates. The American Academy of Dermatology lists these possible complications that could occur from a tattoo.
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Health tip: learn the warning signs of gingivitis
Gingivitis is the medical term for inflammation of the gums. A type of periodontal disease, it's caused by the long-term build-up of bacteria, mucus and food debris on exposed portions of the teeth. The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers this list of warning signs for gingivitis.
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