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Allergy
Everything you need to know about kiwi allergy
Kiwis are a common cause of oral allergy syndrome, leading to skin rashes and a prickly feeling in the mouth. Learn about kiwi allergies and how to avoid triggers here.
Spring allergies: Types, symptoms, and treatments
Spring allergies are usually due to pollen or mold. Symptoms can include a runny nose, itchy throat, and eye irritation. A range of treatments can help. Learn more.


Cancer / Oncology
Headache and fever: What's the link?
Headache and fever are common symptoms for many different medical conditions. Sometimes people may experience both a headache and a fever. Learn more.


Diabetes
Are carrots good for those with diabetes?
Carrots may benefit people with diabetes. Here, learn how these and other nonstarchy vegetables may impact blood sugar and find tips for a healthful diet.


Flu / Cold / SARS
Deforestation may drive animal-to-human infections
New research suggests that deforestation and agriculture promote contact between humans and nonhuman primates — and increase the transmission of disease.


GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology
Hyperemesis gravidarum: Risk factors, prevention, and effects
Hyperemesis gravidarum is a condition that causes severe vomiting and nausea throughout pregnancy. It is more serious than morning sickness.


Genetics
Polycystic kidney disease: Definition, complications, and outlook
Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic condition that causes fluid filled cysts to grow on the kidneys. It can cause a range of complications. Learn more here.


Heart Disease
What to know about congestive heart failure
In people with congestive heart failure, the heart is unable to pump blood around the body properly. Learn about the types, causes, and treatment options here.


Lung Cancer
The reasons why smoking is bad for you
Smoking can cause harm throughout the body, including the heart, brain, and lungs. This article discusses why smoking is bad for health and reasons to quit.


Menopause
10 essential menopause facts
When does menopause start? Is it still possible to become pregnant? Here, find out the answers to these and other questions about menopause.


Men's Health
Benefits and risks of circumcision
circumcision


Mental Health
Stress vs. anxiety: How to tell the difference
Everyone gets stressed and anxious from time to time. Find out the differences and similarities between the two, plus symptoms and treatments here.


Nutrition / Diet
Is keto crotch real?
People use the term "keto crotch" when they notice atypical vaginal symptoms while following the keto diet. Find out if keto crotch exists here.
Dukan diet: Should I try it?
The Dukan diet is a high protein, low carb diet that allows a list of 100 food items. It may lead to weight loss, but there are health risks. Learn more here.


Osteoporosis
All you need to know about levoscoliosis
Levoscoliosis causes the spine to twist to the left. This article discusses its causes, complications, treatments, and some exercises that may help.


Public Health
COVID-19 global impact: How the coronavirus is affecting the world
In this Special Feature, we look at how the COVID-19 has affected countries all over the world, and impacted the lives and well-being of individuals.
Protective masks can be effectively disinfected at home, study finds
Surgical and homemade cotton masks can be disinfected and reused, without reducing their capacity to block virus particles, a new study finds.
How to follow a healthful diet
healthy diet
COVID-19 live updates: Total number of cases passes 2.7 million
This live article covers developments regarding the coronavirus and COVID-19. We will update it regularly as the situation unfolds.


Surgery
Laparotomy: Everything you need to know
Laparotomy uses one large incision to open the abdomen. A surgeon may perform a laparotomy to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the internal organs.


Ulcerative Colitis
What is left sided colitis?
left sided colitis