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We all have an appendix, but what is the purpose of it? Why do we have an appendix if it can be removed?

What is the purpose of an appendix?

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There are lots of mental health conditions out there. How are mental illnesses caused? Are you automatically born with a mental illness or do you develop it over time?

What causes a mental illness?

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My mother had a heart attack a few months ago. The doctors inserted a non-coated stent into her heart and she was doing fine. A week ago she was having some shoulder pain, so she went to get it ...

What is the chance a coated stent will clog?

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I hear irritable bowel syndrome is common, what are the symptoms? My stomach seems to always be upset and I can't figure out if it's certain foods i'm eating or not.

What is irritable bowel syndrome?

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While I'm at work all day the air conditioner vent blows directly on me and causes bad headaches and migraines. No one else in the office seems to be bothered. And I don't experience headaches ...

I've been getting severe headaches from the air conditioner blowing on me. Is this common?

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I brush my teeth every day, but I'm never sure how long I should brush my teeth for. What's the minimum amount of time I should brush my teeth?

What's a good amount of time to brush your teeth?

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My 85 year old father would like to do a trial on Pulmonary Fibrosis.

What is the best way to find a clinical trial?

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I have horrible headaches and my jaw hurts when I wake up in the morning, what could be causing this? My gums seem to be changing as well. 

My jaw hurts when I wake up in the morning, what is it?

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A new study is stating that sunscreen does not prevent skin cancer? What other things can I do to protect myself?

Sunscreen does not prevent skin cancer?

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Should I be spending all that extra money to buy organic products. People consuming organic products don't seem to be healthy compared to people consuming non-organic food. What are the benefits ...

Organic food - Is it worth the price tag?

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My wife started having hot flashes over the last few months. She is very good about telling me about them and my natural reaction is to just stay away. Is there anything I can do to help her while ...

How do I help my wife deal with her hot flashes?

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My college-age daughter wants to get a tattoo. I would rather she didn't but she assures me it will be small and discreet. How can I make sure she doesn't suffer any health effects? What should ...

If someone wants a tattoo, how do they pick a safe place to get it?

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I sit at my computer for many hours a day and started getting carpal tunnel syndrome. The tops of my hands hurt at the end of the day. What can I do to minimize it. Are there healthier ...

What is the best way to deal with carpal tunnel syndrome and working with a computer?

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My wife started suffering from insomnia, being awake in the middle of the night for a few hours. She doesn't want to take medication. Could this be related to menopause? Are there any ...

Is insomnia a common problem for peri-menopausal women?