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These clumps of veins sometimes stretch when they're under pressure. They may swell or bulge, kind of like varicose veins. This causes what we call hemorrhoids, or piles. They're usually not serious, ...

What Does the Research Say About Cannabis? Also known as marijuana, there’s growing interest in the health benefits of cannabis, specifically cannabis compounds. Two cannabinoids that get a lot of ...

Propofol is a strong anesthetic that's used for surgery, some medical exams, and for sedation for people on ventilators -- never as a sleep aid. It's given by IV and should only be administered by a ...

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Doctors don’t know what causes autism, but they believe genes play the biggest part in whether a child is born with it. While you can’t prevent having a child with an autistic disorder, you can ...

If you're exhausted, cynical, and feeling useless, it's no wonder that depression can set in. Research shows burnout is mainly a job thing, while depression is a whole-life thing that can include your ...

Erectile dysfunction (ED) means you can’t get or keep an erection that’s firm enough to have sex. But you may still be able to masturbate. It depends in part on what’s causing your ED. For some, ED is ...

Millions of Americans can’t digest a certain sugar in milk and milk products called lactose. If you’re one of them, you have lactose intolerance. The condition isn’t harmful, but it can be ...

If you get constipated often, do yourself a favor and take a look at your diet. Among the foods that may block you up: too much cheese and milk. But you may not have to give up dairy -- just eat less ...

Creatine is a compound you naturally have in your body. It is an amino acid that comes from other amino acids your body uses to build proteins. You'll find it in your muscles. But it's mostly there in ...

To tell if you’re dehydrated, you can do the “pinch test.” Pinch a bit of skin on your arm between your thumb and forefinger. If you’re well hydrated, it should go back to its original position a ...