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Hot flash

Topic | Published on May 25, 2018..

Sudden feeling of warmth, usually most intense over the face, neck, and chest, and profuse sweating, commonly due to menopause.

Hot flashes

Disease | Updated on May 20, 2022.

Hot flashes are the most common symptom of menopause. Learn about strategies for relief of hot flashes, including hormone therapy and natural remedies.

Psoriatic arthritis

Disease | Updated on October 2, 2021.

This form of arthritis affects some people who have psoriasis — a disease that features red patches of skin topped with silvery scales.

Fitness tips for menopause: Why fitness counts

Article | Updated on December 3, 2022.

Follow these fitness tips to promote good health during and after menopause.

Swallowing gum: Is it harmful?

Answer | Published on December 31, 2019..

Your body can't digest chewing gum. So what happens when you swallow it?

Aphasia

Disease | Updated on June 11, 2022.

Some conditions, including stroke or head injury, can seriously affect a person's ability to communicate. Learn about this communication disorder and its care.

Botulism

Disease | Updated on July 12, 2022.

This rare but serious condition can be caused by bacteria that have contaminated food or a wound. Learn more about how to prevent botulism.

Costochondritis

Disease | Updated on May 11, 2022.

This chest wall pain, caused by inflammation, usually improves on its own.

Frozen shoulder

Disease | Updated on August 19, 2022.

This painful condition usually begins gradually and makes the shoulder hard to move. Exercises can help restore range of motion.

Histoplasmosis

Disease | Updated on March 24, 2022.

Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of this sometimes life-threatening fungal disease caused by spores in bird and bat droppings.

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