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Addiction
Is treating glaucoma with marijuana all hype, or can hemp actually help?
If you think marijuana has no ill effects on your health, this article from Missouri Medicine may make you think again.
Adolescent Health
We answer your top questions about the flu vaccine.
Is the PS3 the new Prozac … or causing ADHD in your kid?
Could your child be taking ADHD medication for no reason? Learn these 5 signs of ADHD misdiagnosis
These common ADD/ADHD myths could already be hurting your child
Alternative Medicine
Many couples are turning to acupuncture to treat infertility. But does it work? We take a closer look.
Is treating glaucoma with marijuana all hype, or can hemp actually help?
If you think marijuana has no ill effects on your health, this article from Missouri Medicine may make you think again.
Learn ow this ancient healing Indian medicine can work for you
Before your drop a dime at the pharmacy, find out if these popular cold and flu home remedies are a wonder or a waste
Anxiety
Take control of tension today.
How to know when chest pain may be a sign of something else
Arrhythmias
Are there grounds to recommend coffee consumption? Recent studies perk interest.
Salt in food can hurt your heart.
Get answers to your top questions about this common — but scary — symptom
How to know when chest pain may be a sign of something else
Asthma
If you’re one of the 35 million Americans who suffer from hay fever, read on for what plants are to blame, where to find them and how to get relief.
Allergist Dr. Lily Pien answers Medhelp users' most pressing allergy-related questions
When you start sniffling and sneezing, you know spring has sprung. Check out these four natural remedies to nix spring allergies.
Babies
Approaching your due date? Look for these signs of labor.
Fearing autism, many parents aren't vaccinating their kids. Can doctors reverse this dangerous trend?
Learn which over-the-counter medicines are safe for you and your baby
Your guide to safely exercising throughout your 40 weeks.
A guide to diabetes that develops during pregnancy.
Blood & Vascular
Fish oil, folic acid, vitamin C. Find out if these supplements are heart-healthy or overhyped.
In this latest Missouri Medicine article, Richard J Weachter, MD, details the pros and cons of new blood thinner drug Dabigatran (Pradaxa).
Are there grounds to recommend coffee consumption? Recent studies perk interest.
Salt in food can hurt your heart.
Get answers to your top questions about this common — but scary — symptom
How to know when chest pain may be a sign of something else
Breast Cancer
A quick primer on the different ways breast cancer can be treated.
Cancer
New cervical cancer screening guidelines change when and how women should be tested for the disease.
They got it all wrong: Why the PSA test is imperative for saving lives from prostate cancer
Everything you wanted to know about colonoscopy but were afraid to ask
A quick primer on the different ways breast cancer can be treated.
10 prostate cancer misconceptions debunked.
Are your biggest fears worth the worry?
New study links cell phones to slightly increased cancer risk. Should you be concerned?
An interview with the co-discoverer of one of the biggest breakthroughs in cancer research
New drug options on the horizon may make CML, a type of blood cancer, one of the few success stories in cancer treatment
From causes to treatment options, get answers to your questions about CML, a type of blood cancer
Cervical Cancer
New cervical cancer screening guidelines change when and how women should be tested for the disease.
Children's Development
Fearing autism, many parents aren't vaccinating their kids. Can doctors reverse this dangerous trend?
Is the PS3 the new Prozac … or causing ADHD in your kid?
Autism expert Dr. Richard Graff weighs in on the vaccine-autism media scandal.
Could your child be taking ADHD medication for no reason? Learn these 5 signs of ADHD misdiagnosis
These common ADD/ADHD myths could already be hurting your child
Children's Health
Fearing autism, many parents aren't vaccinating their kids. Can doctors reverse this dangerous trend?
Is a gluten-free diet right for you?
We answer your top questions about the flu vaccine.
Learn which over-the-counter medicines are safe for you and your baby
Is the PS3 the new Prozac … or causing ADHD in your kid?
Autism expert Dr. Richard Graff weighs in on the vaccine-autism media scandal.
Could your child be taking ADHD medication for no reason? Learn these 5 signs of ADHD misdiagnosis
These common ADD/ADHD myths could already be hurting your child
Colorectal Cancer
Colon Cancer can affect anyone at any age. Ashley Havlena shares her story.
You're never too young for colon cancer. Read on to find out how a fecal occult blood test saved Keith Friend’s life.
Colon cancer screening tests save lives. Learn how you can reduce your risk for colon cancer.
It’s a fact: You’re never too young for colon cancer. Learn more about the disease.
You're never too young for colon cancer. Amr Radwan shares his story.
You're never too young for colon cancer. Angie shares her family's ongoing struggle with cancer.
At just 30 years old, Michele Davis learned you're never too young for colon cancer. Read her story.
You're never too young for colon cancer. Tonya Dennis shares her story.
Controlling Diabetes
Keep your diabetes in control by tracking your blood sugar
Learn how to find the best drug therapy to help keep your blood sugar in check and discover other healthy ways of regulating diabetes.
Learn the ins and outs of testing your blood sugar.
Get the scoop on diabetes meds here.
Learn how to deal with side effects of diabetes medications
Learn what to expect when you switch diabetes medications
Dermatology
Doctors argue for legislation to curb this dangerous teen trend in the latest Missouri Medicine report.
10 ways to keep your skin healthy all winter long
How to get rid of lumpy fat on your arms, hips, thighs and bottom
Could isotretinoin (Accutane) be the answer to your stubborn acne? Find out.
From freckles to fungus, skin and nail problems can be stressful. Dermatologists tell us how to remedy common crises.
See our picks for the best buys and must-have ingredients to protect your skin
Find out which ingredients help or hurt your sensitive skin
Diabetes
Here are three summertime recipes that will satisfy your hunger without wreaking havoc on your blood sugar.
Diabetes-friendly recipes and tips for your game day party.
Are there grounds to recommend coffee consumption? Recent studies perk interest.
Simple ways to keep your blood sugar in check.
A guide to diabetes that develops during pregnancy.
Diabetes Basics
Know what numbers matter for good blood sugar control
Here’s what to consider when shopping for a blood glucose meter.
Diet Basics
Declare battle against the bulge: Learn why abdominal fat poses a danger to your health, and how to shed the pounds that matter most.
Diet Success
12 steps to lasting weight loss.
Track your weight to reach your get-healthy goals.
Eight simple steps to grill safely this summer.
Digestive
Learn which OTC medications can help relieve your digestive troubles.
Is a gluten-free diet right for you?
Discover common causes of and remedies for heartburn.
This common yet mysterious bowel condition plagues millions of Americans
Don't get burned again. Banish nighttime heartburn with these quick tips
Get answers to your top questions about this pervasive digestive problem
Ear, Nose, Throat
Think a loved one may be experiencing hearing loss? Here are five warning signs to watch for.
Discover the common causes of and treatments for a sore throat.
Learn about what actually causes your temperature to spike.
Before your drop a dime at the pharmacy, find out if these popular cold and flu home remedies are a wonder or a waste
Eye Care
Find out how beta-blocker eye drops show promising results for acute migraine relief.
Is treating glaucoma with marijuana all hype, or can hemp actually help?
Protect against the leading cause of blindness in older adults
We reveal the truth about 9 commonly asked vision questions.
Fitness & Workout Tips
Stay on top of your exercise goals by tracking your workouts.
Walking keeps you head-to-toe healthy. Here’s how to get started.
Get 5k-ready in just 8 weeks with our training plan—plus 5 rules every beginner runner should know.
New to the gym? Here’s all you need to know to work out like a pro.
Can a wearable device improve your health? Here are a few tips to help you decide.
General Health
Discharge often isn't normal, and could mean an infection or an STD.
In this unique and fascinating report from Missouri Medicine, world-renowned expert Dr. Raymond Moody examines what really happens when we almost die.
Think a loved one may be experiencing hearing loss? Here are five warning signs to watch for.
We’ve got a crash course on metabolism basics.
Learn what you can do to avoid ski injury and other common winter sports injury.
Here are the pros and cons of the top fad diets and weight loss plans of the year.
The surprising benefits of getting busy
How to avoid the most common weight loss traps
How it keeps you head-to-toe healthy.
Discover some of the causes of abdominal pain and stomach pain and how to treat them.
Discover constipation remedies and how to prevent it.
Discover the causes and treatments for fatigue.
Are your biggest fears worth the worry?
Learn the four most common symptoms of this common pelvic problem
If a disaster were to strike, are you ready? Get this checklist of essential supplies every home needs
We tapped the CDC for information on what you need to know about radiation exposure
Learn what to do in the event of an earthquake, tsunami, tornado and hurricane
Make yo-yo dieting a no, no. Our Dr. James Beckerman has the solution to reaching your weight-loss goals and staying slim for good
Don’t let the fad-diet rollercoaster take you for another ride. Follow these 10 simple tips and stand back as your belly-fat disappears once and for all
Top secrets to keep the season from putting a freeze on your fitness routine
Forget willpower! How to really stick with your get-healthy goals through slipups and beyond
We've got five strategies to foster happiness in your everyday life.
Salt in food can hurt your heart.
Before your drop a dime at the pharmacy, find out if these popular cold and flu home remedies are a wonder or a waste
Genetics
An interview with the co-discoverer of one of the biggest breakthroughs in cancer research
HIV
Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.
PrEP is used by people with high risk to prevent HIV infection.
Can I get HIV from surfaces, like toilet seats?
Can you get HIV from casual contact, like hugging?
Frequency of HIV testing depends on your risk.
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) may help prevent HIV infection.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
Despite the drop in new infections, black women are still at a high risk for HIV, the virus that causes Aids.
What are your HIV treatment options, and how do you choose the right one? Our panel of experts weighs in.
A breakthrough study discovers how to reduce risk of HIV transmission by 95 percent.
Healthy Living
From STD tests to mammograms, find out which screening tests you need - and when to get them.
Tips and moves to ease backaches
We’ve got a crash course on metabolism basics.
Here are the pros and cons of the top fad diets and weight loss plans of the year.
How to avoid the most common weight loss traps
Why a simple “thank you” can improve your health (and even rekindle your love life!)
Is a gluten-free diet right for you?
Is coffee a magic bean or poison pill? Here’s what the research says.
How it keeps you head-to-toe healthy.
Get fab (and flat!) abs in 3 moves
See our picks for the best buys and must-have ingredients to protect your skin
Don’t let the fad-diet rollercoaster take you for another ride. Follow these 10 simple tips and stand back as your belly-fat disappears once and for all
We've got five strategies to foster happiness in your everyday life.
Salt in food can hurt your heart.
Healthy Mind, Healthy Body
12 tips to help you drift off into dreamland more easily.
Learn what to expect as you enter menopause, and how to make the transition smoothly.
Make friends with your reflection, no matter what your age.
Learn the warning signs of an eating disorder and how to help someone suffering from one.
If stress is poisoning your life, arm yourself with the antidote. Experts share their proven stress-relieving strategies.
Celebrate healthy skin all summer long with these sun-savvy tips.
Heart Disease
Is a low-fat diet really that heart healthy after all? James D. Nicolantonio, PharmD, urges us to reconsider decades-long dietary guidelines.
Can depression and anxiety cause heart disease? Get the facts in this Missouri Medicine report.
Fish oil, folic acid, vitamin C. Find out if these supplements are heart-healthy or overhyped.
What are the pros and cons of taking fish oil for heart health? Find out in this article from Missouri Medicine.
How to lower your heart attack risk.
Learn the warning signs of a heart attack.
Are there grounds to recommend coffee consumption? Recent studies perk interest.
Salt in food can hurt your heart.
From diet tips to the latest medications, discover your options for controlling angina and reducing your risk of heart attack
Get answers to your top questions about this common — but scary — symptom
Can excessive endurance exercise damage your heart? Find out how in this Missouri Medicine report.
Infectious Diseases
Fearing autism, many parents aren't vaccinating their kids. Can doctors reverse this dangerous trend?
A breakthrough study discovers how to reduce risk of HIV transmission by 95 percent.
Before your drop a dime at the pharmacy, find out if these popular cold and flu home remedies are a wonder or a waste
Leukemia & Lymphoma
An interview with the co-discoverer of one of the biggest breakthroughs in cancer research
From causes to treatment options, get answers to your questions about CML, a type of blood cancer
New drug options on the horizon may make CML, a type of blood cancer, one of the few success stories in cancer treatment
Living with Diabetes
If you’re at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, losing weight—or curbing midlife weight gain—can help you avoid ever getting the disease. Try these smart strategies for weight loss.
Put your best foot forward to fight diabetes
Caregivers play a crucial role in helping to manage the symptoms of diabetes. Here are some ideas to help you look after your loved one—and yourself.
Men's Health
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
Discharge often isn't normal, and could mean an infection or an STD.
Chlamydia, an STI, often has no symptoms, but must be treated.
Bumps in the genital area might be STDs, but are usually not serious.
How to lower your heart attack risk.
They got it all wrong: Why the PSA test is imperative for saving lives from prostate cancer
10 prostate cancer misconceptions debunked.
Here are 16 facts you need to know to protect yourself from contracting or spreading a sexually transmitted disease.
Salt in food can hurt your heart.
Mental Health
Can depression and anxiety cause heart disease? Get the facts in this Missouri Medicine report.
Are there grounds to recommend coffee consumption? Recent studies perk interest.
Is the PS3 the new Prozac … or causing ADHD in your kid?
We've got five strategies to foster happiness in your everyday life.
These common ADD/ADHD myths could already be hurting your child
Mood Disorders
Discover the common symptoms of and treatment options for depression.
We've got five strategies to foster happiness in your everyday life.
Neurology
Find out how beta-blocker eye drops show promising results for acute migraine relief.
In this special Missouri Medicine report, doctors examine advances in diagnosis and treatment of this devastating and costly neurodegenerative disease.
Discover some of the causes of dizziness and how to treat it.
Discover the common causes of headaches and how to treat headache pain.
Two of the largest studies on Alzheimer’s have yielded new clues about the disease
Know the difference between these two conditions
Tips for caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease
The latest report from Missouri Medicine focuses on new ways to manage and treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
Orthopedics
Find out if PRP therapy right for you.
Tips for preventing one of the most common types of knee injury.
Tips and moves to ease backaches
How to bounce back fast from an ankle sprain - and stay pain free.
Patellofemoral pain and what to do about it.
Pain
Find out how beta-blocker eye drops show promising results for acute migraine relief.
Find out if PRP therapy right for you.
Tips for preventing one of the most common types of knee injury.
Here are 10 ways to stop headaches before they start.
Tips and moves to ease backaches
How to bounce back fast from an ankle sprain - and stay pain free.
Patellofemoral pain and what to do about it.
Heel pain treatments to help get you back on your feet.
Tips for managing arthritis in the cold weather
Parenting
Fearing autism, many parents aren't vaccinating their kids. Can doctors reverse this dangerous trend?
Learn which over-the-counter medicines are safe for you and your baby
Is the PS3 the new Prozac … or causing ADHD in your kid?
Before your drop a dime at the pharmacy, find out if these popular cold and flu home remedies are a wonder or a waste
Could your child be taking ADHD medication for no reason? Learn these 5 signs of ADHD misdiagnosis
These common ADD/ADHD myths could already be hurting your child
Pregnancy
Get information and tips on how to help you choose the right place to deliver your baby.
Get the facts on how twins and multiples are formed and your chance of carrying more than one baby at a time.
Learn about the risks and benefits of circumcision.
What to expect during the first hours after delivery.
Learn about early screening and test options for your pregnancy.
Learn about testing and treatment for GBS bacterium.
Get answers to commonly asked questions about preterm labor.
Learn when to take a home pregnancy test and how they work.
It’s more than just the “baby blues.“ Learn to recognize the signs of postpartum depression – and how to treat it.
Learn which over-the-counter medicines are safe for you and your baby
Your guide to safely exercising throughout your 40 weeks.
Learn how to safely find relief from uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms.
A guide to diabetes that develops during pregnancy.
Pregnancy & Parenting
Get in tune with your cycle by tracking your period and ovulation
Think you might be pregnant? Read on for signs and symptoms.
Learn more about what might be causing your fertility problems and what treatment options are available.
Prostate Cancer
A report from Missouri Medicine argues that, despite earlier media coverage, increased omega-3 fatty acid intake does not increase prostate cancer risk.
They got it all wrong: Why the PSA test is imperative for saving lives from prostate cancer
10 prostate cancer misconceptions debunked.
Rare Diseases
New study links cell phones to slightly increased cancer risk. Should you be concerned?
Relationships
How do you keep things safer between the sheets? We explore your options.
STDs
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
Frequency of HIV testing depends on your risk.
Discharge often isn't normal, and could mean an infection or an STD.
STDs aren't transmitted through clothing. Fabric is a germ barrier.
Normal vaginal discharge varies in color, smell, texture and amount.
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) may help prevent HIV infection.
Bumps in the genital area might be STDs, but are usually not serious.
Chlamydia, an STI, often has no symptoms, but must be treated.
Here are 16 facts you need to know to protect yourself from contracting or spreading a sexually transmitted disease.
How do you keep things safer between the sheets? We explore your options.
A breakthrough study discovers how to reduce risk of HIV transmission by 95 percent.
Senior Health
Could our telomeres hold the key to curing cancer and preventing aging? Learn more in this article from Missouri Medicine.
Think a loved one may be experiencing hearing loss? Here are five warning signs to watch for.
How to lower your heart attack risk.
Protect against the leading cause of blindness in older adults
Two of the largest studies on Alzheimer’s have yielded new clues about the disease
Know the difference between these two conditions
Tips for caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease
The latest report from Missouri Medicine focuses on new ways to manage and treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
Sexual Health
With all of the things that can go awry with your period, it feels as though abnormal is the true “normal” when it comes to menstruation. Find out when your period may signal a problem.
Learn the rules of safer sex to protect yourself from STIs and unplanned pregnancy
Is your birth control planning up to date? Consider your options and find out which method is right for you.
Learn about this common vaginal infection.
Get the lowdown on UTI symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Skin Cancer
Doctors argue for legislation to curb this dangerous teen trend in the latest Missouri Medicine report.
From freckles to fungus, skin and nail problems can be stressful. Dermatologists tell us how to remedy common crises.
See our picks for the best buys and must-have ingredients to protect your skin
Thyroid
We tapped the CDC for information on what you need to know about radiation exposure
Endocrinologist Mark Lupo, MD, answers 10 questions about thyroid disorders and how to treat them
Trying to Conceive
Many couples are turning to acupuncture to treat infertility. But does it work? We take a closer look.
Your guide to safely exercising throughout your 40 weeks.
Urology
Discharge often isn't normal, and could mean an infection or an STD.
Women's Health
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
Normal vaginal discharge varies in color, smell, texture and amount.
Bumps in the genital area might be STDs, but are usually not serious.
Chlamydia, an STI, often has no symptoms, but must be treated.
Here’s what you need to know about the transition into menopause – and life after the change takes place.
It’s more than just the “baby blues.“ Learn to recognize the signs of postpartum depression – and how to treat it.
From STD tests to mammograms, find out which screening tests you need - and when to get them.
Find out if PRP therapy right for you.
Tips for preventing one of the most common types of knee injury.
Here are 16 facts you need to know to protect yourself from contracting or spreading a sexually transmitted disease.
Make it simple to strengthen and sculpt!
Tips and moves to ease backaches
How to bounce back fast from an ankle sprain - and stay pain free.
New cervical cancer screening guidelines change when and how women should be tested for the disease.
Is running sans sneakers really better for your body?
Patellofemoral pain and what to do about it.
How to lower your heart attack risk.
Use intervals to lose weight, even walking!
Heel pain treatments to help get you back on your feet.
Learn the warning signs of a heart attack.
We’ve got a crash course on metabolism basics.
Learn what you can do to avoid ski injury and other common winter sports injury.
Here are the pros and cons of the top fad diets and weight loss plans of the year.
With a few layers and the right attitude, there are plenty of ways to burn calories despite chilly temperatures.
Is a gluten-free diet right for you?
We answer your top questions about the flu vaccine.
Your guide to safely exercising throughout your 40 weeks.
How to get rid of lumpy fat on your arms, hips, thighs and bottom
Pain, cramps and spotting — when should you call the doctor?
A quick primer on the different ways breast cancer can be treated.
Take control of tension today.
How do you keep things safer between the sheets? We explore your options.
Learn the four most common symptoms of this common pelvic problem
We've got five strategies to foster happiness in your everyday life.
