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Here’s How Long It Should Take To Poop, Says a Cleveland Clinic Gastroenterologist

Dr. Jirik completed advanced fellowships in hepatology/transplant and gastroenterology, with clinical expertise in colorectal ...

Room-temperature RNA detection method eliminates need for complex lab equipment

A new method to detect ribonucleic acid (RNA) without needing any complex lab procedures or heating equipment has been ...
MIT Technology Review

The quest to find out how our bodies react to extreme temperatures

Scientists hope to prevent deaths from climate change, but heat and cold are more complicated than we thought.
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Road to Diagnosis: How My Abdominal Pain Eventually Led to a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

Daryl Wilber had his gallbladder removed due to painful gallstones. The regular post-op appointments showed high PSA levels, which led to a prostate biopsy.

What temperature is actually a fever?

Despite their frequency, many people misunderstand what a fever means, when it’s dangerous and how best to manage it. Here’s ...

27 Absolutely Wild "How Are You Not Dead Yet?!" Stories Straight From The Doctors And Patients Who Survived Them

"He had flesh wounds so deep that his intestines were out, around 40% of his face was scraped off, one eye was out of the ...
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Medical Professionals And Patients Are Sharing Their Most "How Are You Not Dead Yet?!" Stories, And Wow

"He had flesh wounds so deep that his intestines were out, around 40% of his face was scraped off, one eye was out of the ...

What to do when you think your child has a fever

Fever in children isn't usually a cause for concern because fevers are so common. However, there are red flags to watch for.

How to clean and disinfect your thermometer — and how often you should do it

It's important to disinfect a thermometer before and after every use to reduce the risk of spreading illness. Here's how to ...