October 31, 2015

Gross Things About Your Body

Webbed toes, green snot, and more freaky things about our bodies.
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What Are You Afraid Of?

Bugs, bats, ghosts, even vomiting … We have all kinds of fears. But when do our fears become phobias? And what's the best way to get help?
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Body Fluids: Myths and Facts    
How much spit do you make a day? Does your sweat smell? Which body part makes bile?
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All About Mucus
See what yellow or green snot could mean and what may help with mucus in your throat.
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The Bloody Truth
Why did doctors drain George Washington's blood? Could vampires exist? We have the answers.
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Gurgle, Pop, Achoo: Our Lovely Noises
What's the loudest burp on record? Is it bad if your nose whistles? We share the facts.
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Horrors That Can Happen
What's Eating You? 14 Parasites
When Tattoos Go Bad
Is This Lurking in Your Mouth?
13 Scary-Looking Lumps and Bumps
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Bathroom Business
The Scoop on Poop
Is Your Pee Normal?
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#ChronicLife Facebook Q&A with Hypothyroid Mom: Monday at 2pm ET

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Join us for a #ChronicLife Facebook Q&A with Hypothyroid Mom at 2pm ET Monday
 


Join us this Monday, November 2nd from 2-3pm ET or 11am-Noon PT for a Facebook Q&A with special guest Dana Trentini, the voice behind the award-winning blog, Hypothyroid Mom.

Dana is excited to share some of the most important lessons she’s learned about living with chronic illness. We’ll discuss coping with feelings of guilt, learning how to practice self-care, finding hope and creating change.  We also look forward to hearing your stories and tips to overcome various challenges that accompany chronic illness.

Want to participate? It's easy. Begin by liking the HealthCentral and Hypothyroid Mom fan pages to stay updated. On Monday at 2pm ET, visit the HealthCentral fan page and join the conversation through the comments thread.
 

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October 30, 2015

A New Way to Help Regrow Hair?

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How Too Much TV Raises Your Death Risk
Researchers at the National Cancer Institute say that all that sitting raises your risk for eight of the leading causes of death.
Does Bacon Really Cause Cancer?
So says the World Health Organization, which warned that processed meat raises a person's risk of developing bowel cancer.
Dementia Costs Soar at End of Life
A study found that families of a person with dementia spend twice as much in out of pocket expenses than they might if the person had another disease.
 
  
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