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Following the introduction of Varada Sethu’s Belinda Chandra in Doctor Whoseason 15’s “The Robot Revolution,” early theories that explain how she and the Doctor are connected are starting to circulate ...

In one Reddit thread, medical professionals shared their most surprising "I can't believe I have to explain this" stories, and you'll be shocked to say the least: 1."My sister is a doctor and 25 years ...

It turns out your eyes might be doing more than helping you see, they could also be giving doctors a glimpse into your overall health. According to medical experts, trained professionals can detect ...

ONE OF THE biggest pains about being sick is the stuffy nose. Breathing gets difficult, and you're constantly running to the ...

As a psoriatic arthritis patient, describing your pain to your doctor is not always easy. Many patients have spent years bouncing from their general physician to different specialists, only to have ...

TREE POLLEN. LOCAL LEVELS ARE VERY HIGH AND WILL STAY THAT WAY ALL WEEK. LET US STATE THE OBVIOUS, RIGHT? I’VE BEEN SNEEZING ALL DAY. SAME WITH ME. IT’S CREATING A BIG CHALLENGE FOR AN AWFUL LOT OF ...

Getting ready for pregnancy? Don’t forget this essential check: your folic acid levels. It’s a small step that plays a big role in early baby development.

Have you ever been watching TV or reading a book and all of a sudden had blurry vision in one eye? Maybe you closed one eye and the picture looked fuzzy or the words on the page became harder to read.

There are plenty of health trends that pop up and fizzle out fast, but biohacking seems to have staying power. The practice of trying to “hack” your health for longevity is showing up on podcasts, ...

Are you eligible to donate blood? Check if you meet the age, health, and medical criteria doctors say are crucial before you ...