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Dialysis: A Lifesaving Treatment for Kidney Disease

The kidneys have several important jobs. The bean-shaped organs that come in a set clean our blood, filter waste, and get rid of excess fluid.

Poison Risks and Safety Tips Your Family Should Know

As winter comes to an end, your to-do list may include some customary spring cleaning.

The Challenges of Treating Rare Diseases

Living with a rare disease can be extremely difficult and isolating.

Four Things to Know About Blood Transfusions

Getting a blood transfusion probably isn't something you think about every day.

Ask an Expert: Cosmetic Neurotoxin Treatment

If you’re bothered by the lines and wrinkles on your face that come with aging, you may be considering cosmetic treatment.

What Causes Peptic Ulcers: Your Questions Answered

Ever heard the phrase “all this stress is giving me an ulcer,” or “too much coffee will burn a hole in your belly?” There are a lot of preconceived notions...

Spring is Coming! Get Back into Your Workout Routine with Expert Tips

As the weather warms up and the sun sets later, you might be thinking about resuming a workout routine that fell by the wayside in winter.

All Stuffed Up: Understanding Sinusitis

Everyone gets a runny nose now and then, but if you have severe symptoms including headache, facial pain or pressure, and nasal congestion for several days, you may have sinusitis.

Restless Legs Syndrome: Why Can’t I Stop Moving My Legs at Night?

I have this constant urge to move my legs when I get into bed. A nagging crawling or creeping sensation develops in my limbs when I sit at my desk...

The Proper Diet for a Healthy Colon

The colon, also known as the large intestine, is an essential part of your digestive tract. It plays the final role in digestion before the leftover material moves to the...