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Making the Switch from Antidepressants to Cannabidiol (CBD)

Depression is a common mental condition that can affect people of all ages and from all walks of life. Cases of depression are on the rise, with most people failing to seek medical attention for the condition. Due to the proof that CBD can help mitigate depression symptoms among other illnesses, many people question as […]

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A Psychologist Explains Why People Gossip—and the Reason Might Surprise You

A Psychologist Explains Why People Gossip—And The Reason Might Surprise You

Why Do People Gossip? There’s nothing like juicy gossip. While some people may be appalled at the thought of talebearing, everyone does it. Our conversations are not always about work, family, and life’s dilemmas. Why do people gossip so much? Could there be a psychological component to our need to talk about another person’s business? What

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‘My Entire Scalp was on Fire’: A doctor repeatedly insisted she had a tension headache. Something more serious was going on.

‘My Entire Scalp was on Fire’: A Doctor Repeatedly Insisted She Had a Tension Headache. Something More Serious Was Going On.

The Medical Mystery Of The Burning Scalp Most people enjoy reading and watching television programs about medical mysteries. However, for Galen Warden, her world turned upside down after a stressful week at work. She ran a nice, hot bathtub full of water to help ease the tension and knots from her body. She immersed herself

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Has Intimacy Gone So Far Out Of Style That It’s Poised For a Comeback?

There’s a new potential trend dawning: intimacy. Mind you, trends don’t always have the best timing. People went crazy over disposable baby food pouches yet simultaneously stressed over plastic pollution. The touch trend isn’t any different. Sexting has replaced making out in the backseat. University faculty handbooks recommend all male professors meet college co-eds with

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Why Drinking Water All Day Long Is Not the Best Way to Stay Hydrated

Why Drinking Water All Day Long Is Not the Best Way to Stay Hydrated

Hydration is something every human body needs whether you’re young or old. Most of us were taught that only drinking water was the true thirst-quencher for staying hydrated. Not just a little, but lots of it between meals was the lesson. Today, scientific research has proven otherwise. It will always be the most natural refreshment

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15 MS Symptoms In Women That Shouldn't Be Ignored

15 MS Symptoms In Women That Shouldn’t Be Ignored

Multiple sclerosis or MS is a serious disease caused by the degradation of the myelin sheath that protects the nerve cells. The symptoms can be severe or mild depending on the patient. The patient is referred to as “she” because MS overwhelmingly affects women. Here are 15 MS symptoms in women that shouldn’t be ignored.

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A Nurse Stole Patients' Opioids and Diluted Them With Tap Water, Leading to Rare Infection

A Nurse Stole Patients’ Opioids and Diluted Them With Tap Water, Leading to Rare Infection

Opioid overdoses remain a huge problem across the United States, but the narcotic also plays a key role in hospitals. The drug is often prescribed to patients suffering from painful diseases and those recovering from surgeries. In one recent case, a Buffalo, NY, nurse stole opioids from patients to allegedly support her drug habit. Cancer

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A Man's Dentures Were Stuck in His Throat for More Than a Week

A Man’s Dentures Were Stuck in His Throat for More Than a Week

It’s the kind of frightening story that puts a lump in your throat just reading it. There is definitely good sense about not wearing dentures during any surgery. The scenario proved to be true for an elderly patient when his teeth somehow got stuck in his throat. The U.K. resident complained to his physician post-surgery

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A Little-Known Skin Disease That Can Disrupt Your Sex Life

Lichen sclerosis is an inflammatory skin disease that usually manifests itself as a white crust on your genital tissues. If misdiagnosed or undiagnosed it can screw the sex lives of those afflicted. It mainly forms on a woman’s vulva or less frequently on the man’s penis.  It causes intense itching and pain. Treating it is often difficult as

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A New Treatment for a Painful Penis Curvature

A New Treatment for a Painful Penis Curvature

Painful penis curvature is a devastating medical issue. Also known as Peyronie’s disease, this painful penis curvature involves a curving, bending or even potential scarring of the male member that makes normal coitus extremely difficult if not impossible. Today there is a new treatment for this condition. It affects mainly middle-aged men. It’s usually caused by an often

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The Best Way To Shave Your Bikini Line Without Getting Ingrowns Everywhere

Most women shave because it’s quick, simple and effective. The only problem is ingrown hairs, especially when you’re aiming for the perfect bikini line. There’s nothing worse than that because of the hair curls back or grows sideways into the skin. It’s frustrating to try and remove and seems to happen mostly to curly or

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Spotting and Irregular Periods: Normal While Breast-Feeding?

Spotting and Irregular Periods: Normal While Breast-Feeding?

Some psychologists believe that breastfeeding creates a wonderful deep bond between mother and baby. Those women who can breastfeed have been taught that it generally takes six months for their period to begin again. However, every new mother is unique, and the ovulation times can vary. Some get their period again 12 weeks after they

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