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Goiters are actually the enlargement of your thyroid gland, which controls many functions in your body. However, now that you know some of the symptoms, here are six reasons you may develop a goiter…

Amblyopia, sometimes referred to as “lazy eye,” is a condition that emerges when the eye is out of sync with the brain, resulting in it lacking coordination with its partner eye. Although amblyopia can be present in both eyes, in most cases it’s limited to just one eye — hence the term “lazy eye” rather […]

We’ve all caught a so-called “bug”, or virus, that can leave us feeling more than a little under the weather for days or even weeks at a time. The typical bug can result in upset stomach, vomiting, coughing, sneezing, headaches, and overall pain and fatigue while your body fights it off. Often, the bug doesn’t […]

This is one of two main forms of lung cancer, this one involving healthy cells that grow uncontrollably and form tumors. It’s important for doctors to distinguish which type of lung cancer they’re dealing with early so they can start the appropriate treatment, which differs dramatically for both. Here are 7 signs you may be developing NSCLC, but never jump to conclusions – let a medical professional sort it out.

            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, […]