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Do you let your diabetes control slide? Do you "forget" to see your doctor every three months? Here are some symptoms of high hemoglobin A1C that tell you that changes in your diabetes care are a must.

Hemorrhoids are a very common medical occurrence and in most cases, they can be managed without radical medical intervention. Here, we will review some alternative treatment options that can be recommended for the treatment of hemorrhoids.

Do you have cold fingers and toes? Do your fingers and toes turn reddish or even purplish? Do you have a cold nose? Do your fingers and toes sometimes feel tingly or numb? Do your ankles, knees or knuckles get swollen sometimes?

Alcohol is a commonly suggested folk remedy for the common cold, flu, and for sore throats too. Research offers fascinating insights into why, but also ultimately explains why it's better to give alcohol a rest when you're ill.

Telehealth, a model of care in which you don't physically need to see your doctor to get (at least some of) your medical needs met, has grown exponentially since the COVID-19 pandemic. Will telehealth continue to rise even after the pandemic dies down?

We’re taking a closer look at how the pandemic has affected the treatment of diseases unrelated to COVID-19, and how such patients cope during these stressful times.

Psychosis, in which someone loses touch with reality and suffers from hallucinations, delusions, or both, can be part of chronic mental disorders. It can also occur as a brief episode that lasts no more than a month.

COVID-19 isn't, we're fast becoming aware, a "one and done" affair; many patients continue to suffer from symptoms that decrease their quality of life months after. Some countries are starting with COVID-19 rehab programs to help these patients recover.

Did you get laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis and are now facing issues getting pregnant? There are various ways in which you improve your odds of conceiving a baby after laparoscopy.

When it comes to the smell of stools, it can be an unpleasant but important discussion that you need to have with your doctor if your stools are starting to smell more metallic in nature. Here, we will look at the reasons why that could be the case.