Kidneys have the responsibility to eliminate waste, regulate fluids, and keep the body in general good health. If kidneys start to fail or become stressed, warning signs may be subtle at first. But ...

High blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, is frequently linked to diabetes, yet it can happen to anyone, particularly those with poor diets, sedentary lives, excessive stress, or endocrine imbalances.

The pancreas is a small vital organ, which performs essential functions in digestion and blood sugar management. The organ shows distress through specific warning signs, when it becomes slow or ...

Cayenne, also called capsicum, is a type of chili pepper that is pungent, spicy, and known for its red color. Many people use cayenne pepper as a spice in the meals they make. But how spicy the ...

Every summer for the past several years, including this summer, COVID cases have increased throughout the United States as people spend time in air-conditioned spaces and as summer travel peaks. It is ...

Scientists have a new way to detect signs of life on Mars through an already-existing instrument called a gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer. Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer and planetarium ...

Colorectal cancer rates have soared among younger Americans, new research has found — and there might not always be obvious symptoms. The lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC) is one in ...

Nearly 3,000 people in Arizona have been hospitalized with signs of heat-related illness so far this year, including at least 145 of those being children 17 and younger Nearly 3,000 people in Arizona ...

Spiritual abuse is when someone uses spiritual or religious beliefs to manipulate, control, or harm another person. Learn how you can spot the signs and what support options are available. Religion ...

This year, visits to the ER for tick bites have been on the rise. Tiny yet dangerous ticks can spread several diseases to humans and animals. But don't panic if you discover a tick on you or a family ...

Whether you own the latest iPhone or one of the Android smartphones, there's a good chance you use more than a few apps daily. From checking the weather to keeping yourself entertained with a game, ...

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