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Understanding Tonsillitis: A Comprehensive Guide

Tonsillitis happens when the tonsils, the two lymph nodes at the back of your throat, become swollen and inflamed. It's usually caused by either a viral or bacterial infection, leading…

healthy808 January 8, 2024

nutrition

A Comprehensive Guide to Choline

Choline is a crucial nutrient often associated with B vitamins because of its similar roles in the body. It's technically a chemical compound rather than a vitamin, but it's still…

healthy808 January 4, 2024

diseases-conditions

Understanding Restless Legs Syndrome: A Comprehensive Overview

Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also called Willis-Ekbom disease, is a condition related to the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. It causes an overwhelming urge to move your…

healthy808 January 4, 2024

wellness

Groundbreaking Care at Massachusetts General Hospital

In our series showcasing hospital award winners, we're highlighting medical institutions that adopt innovative and advanced methods for patient care. At 29, Natasha Nathan from Cambridge, Massachusetts, was just like…

healthy808 January 1, 2024

news

Research Reveals Impact of Prolonged Standing at Work on Heart Health

For years, we've heard that "sitting is the new smoking," but new research suggests that standing might not be so great for our health either. A recent study published in…

healthy808 December 30, 2023

diseases-conditions

Understanding Cervical Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide

Cervical cancer develops in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus, and is mostly caused by a long-lasting HPV infection. HPV is a widespread virus transmitted through sexual contact.…

healthy808 December 30, 2023

nutrition

5 Types of Foods That Are Gentle on the Stomach

If you've ever had food poisoning, you probably know that sticking to simple foods like plain crackers can help ease indigestion symptoms. Foods that are the easiest to digest usually…

healthy808 December 28, 2023

diseases-conditions

All You Need to Understand About Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)

Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, happens when the thin membrane covering your eye gets inflamed. This can turn the white part of one or both eyes pink or red, and you…

healthy808 December 27, 2023

diseases-conditions

Understanding Dementia: A Comprehensive Overview

Dementia is a broad term for a range of brain conditions that lead to a decline in cognitive abilities. This includes challenges in thinking clearly, remembering details, and making sound…

healthy808 December 26, 2023

diseases-conditions

Understanding Appendicitis Explained

Appendicitis happens when the appendix, a small pouch attached to the large intestine, gets inflamed or infected. This can lead to symptoms like stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite,…

healthy808 December 26, 2023