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15 Signs Your Upper Abdominal Pain May Be an Emergency

Upper abdominal pain can be no big deal—or it can merit a trip to the ER. Here’s how experts say you can tell the difference.

3 Carpal Tunnel Exercises That Help Relieve Wrist Pain

If you're experiencing numbness, tingling and wrist pain from carpal tunnel syndrome, try these easy carpal tunnel exercises for pain...


What You Need to Know About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Here's how to tell if your hand and wrist numbness and tingling may be due to carpal tunnel syndrome, and...


Why Nobody Is Immune to Opioid Abuse

Dr. Daniel Kalla, an ER doctor and novelist, explains how easy it is to fall into opioid abuse, when it...


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11 Home Remedies for Toothache Relief

Cavities, loose fillings, a cracked tooth, an abscess (a pocket of infection at the gum line), or a sinus condition...

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Sore Throat Remedies: 16 Natural Gargles For Quick Relief

Gargling is a simple and remarkably effective way to kill germs and soothe a sore throat. Try one of these...


How to Use Breathing Techniques to Control Chronic Pain

Medical experts share six powerful breathing techniques to help you cope with chronic pain and alleviate muscle tension and stress.


8 Chest Pains You Might Mistake for a Heart Attack

Chest pains can be scary—and you should call 911 if you think you're having a heart attack—but there are many...


7 Unexpected Ways Fish Oil Benefits Your Health

It’s packed with omega-3 fatty acids, and according to studies, it may help with a range of medical conditions. Read...


When Fentanyl Works: How I Used Fentanyl to Manage Terminal Cancer Pain

"Having terminal cancer means managing pain carefully and consistently. And it means taking a dangerous opioid that has long improved...


Everything You Need to Know About Knee Replacement Surgery

Knee replacement surgery can dramatically lessen pain and return you to the activities you love, but it’s not the answer...


7 Silent Signs of a Herniated Disc You Could Be Ignoring

You may expect that your back is going to hurt, but leg weakness, foot pain, and hand numbness are also...


13 Medical Reasons for Your Shoulder Pain

Medical reasons for shoulder pain can range from a pulled muscle to a rotator-cuff tear to a heart attack or...

The Surprising Science Behind the Healing Power of Touch

It's the sense that we most often take for granted—and one cannot live without. Check out the surprising science behind...


What You Need to Know About Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)

You schedule Saturday as your big workout day and feel strong after a great run and an even better session...


Reader’s Digest Health Report: November 2017

We've rounded up the four best medical discoveries from around the world for November.


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6 Easy Fixes for Weight Loss Headaches

Headaches can be a painful side-effect of your efforts to slim down. Here's how to reduce the severity and frequency...


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Home Remedies for Headaches that Actually Work

No one's immune to the occasional headache, but that doesn't mean you're powerless in preventing them. Here's how to stop...


7 Home Remedies for Headaches

No one has time for headaches! Have one of these home remedies for headaches on hand to battle a stressful...


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Upset Stomach Home Remedies: 9 Natural Ideas

Whether you're gassy, constipated, nauseous, or have indigestion, try these natural remedies to make an upset stomach feel better without...


5 Healthy Foods to Control Migraines

Just about anything can cause a migraine, including weather changes, strong odours, stress, loss of sleep, fluctuations in estrogen levels,...


Pain Management Therapy: What Are Your Options?

Recovering from surgery or a serious injury? Choosing the right pain management therapy can help alleviate your suffering-and even speed...

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Are Migraines and Stroke Risk Linked?

New research has shown a curious link between migraines and stroke. Here's what you need to know if you suffer...