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            Many Americans aren’t getting enough quality sleep at night, whether it’s from working longer hours or experiencing insomnia or other sleep disorders (such as sleep apnea). Of course, one of the obvious symptoms of lack of sleep is feeling tired throughout the day, but that may just be the […]

There are a number of conditions that can lead to facial nerve paralysis (or facial nerve palsy), from stroke, Bell’s palsy, and even injury to the head and neck. In some cases the paralysis is temporary, but in other cases it can have more long-term implications. While many different health conditions can cause facial paralysis, […]

The liver is one of the most important organs in the body because it acts as a filter by removing any toxins from the bloodstream. It also stores energy and produces compounds that the body uses to process food. As a result, it’s important we take very good care of our liver which includes being able to recognize the signs and symptoms of possible liver failure.

It’s believed that most American adults will be forced to deal with hemorrhoids at some point in their lives. Often, hemorrhoids are just a nuisance, but in some cases they can form a painful clot that may require minor surgery. So, what causes this problem, which can result in pain, itching, bleeding and general discomfort around our most sensitive area?

Americans consume an average of 350-calories per day in sugars, and that eating high levels of refined sugar can negatively impact your health (and lead to diabetes). You can still enjoy a sweet treat that contains natural sugars – and here are six “good” sugar sources to turn to the next time you have a craving.

The Mayo Clinic says spina bifida falls into a set of birth defects that affect the neural tube, which forms early in a pregnancy and is supposed to close by the 28th-day following conception. In the case on spina bifida, the neural tube doesn’t fully form or close properly, which can be symptomless or result […]