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Sickle cell disease is an inherited condition which affects people around the world, especially people of African heritage. While this disease is manageable, it brings much discomfort to the people suffering, and can be life-threatening.

While the rest of us complain about face masks, doctors working on COVID wars don layers upon layers of protective gear, unable to drink water or go to the bathroom as they work. One of them shares his experiences.

Boredom may not be what you think it is — and being existentially bored may have a far greater negative impact on mental health than most of us would have liked to acknowledge, at least before the pandemic.

Caring for a loved one with dementia was never easy, but COVID-19 has reduced access to services and time spent outside, making it even harder. What can caregivers do to boost their own mental health?

Think depressive disorders, and crying and sadness are more likely to come to mind than rage, right? One childhood depressive disorder called Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder is, however, characterized by chronic irritability and angry tantrums.

Diuretics are some of the most commonly prescribed drugs to lower high blood pressure, and they're also well-known for inducing frequent urination. What do you need to know about diuretics if you just got home with a prescription?

Social distancing measures introduced to slow the spread of COVID-19 help keep our bodies healthy, but what does social isolation and a lack of physical touch do to our mental health?

There are over two hundred types of cells in our bodies, and most of them can, at some point, become cancer cells. This includes lymphocytes, a sub-type of white blood cells.

Although many people point out that grooming body hair does not make you gay, a lot of prejudices still surround male grooming. At the same time, for increasing numbers of men, shaving their body hair is simply becoming a normal part of their self-care.

Food is a natural heartburn remedy! Beat acid reflux, heartburn, and GERD with a balanced acid reflux diet. Here's how to avoid foods that trigger heartburn and eat heartburn relief foods to get rid of heartburn fast.