Infections
Germs have gotten a bad rap. Some of them are actually good for us, like the ones in our intestines that help us break down food. But we’re also surrounded by potentially harmful germs known as pathogens. They lurk everywhere, from the surface of publ…
Learn MoreHives
What are hives?Hives are red, itchy welts or swellings on the skin that often come in clusters. They sometimes have a light red or pale center surrounded by a darker red area around the borders — a marking resembling tiny bull’s eyes — but may simpl…
Learn MoreHow to Correctly Use Cold & Heat Packs, According to a Doctor
Imagine you’ve got a strain or a sprain, or you’ve pulled a muscle and need some do-it-yourself pain relief.Heat packs and cold packs can offer relief, but choosing between the two can be baffling. Which will be best for your particular pain?Dr. Rajiv…
Learn MoreRoot Canal
In the 1700s, Pierre Fauchard, the father of modern dentistry, overturned an ancient belief that the throbbing pain of a toothache was caused by a worm — a toothworm, to be exact. A popular illustrated history of dentistry explains that people of anc…
Learn MoreHow to Get Rid of a Toothache: The Best Remedies
MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you have experienced a toothache, you know it’s no joke.That searing pain in your mouth can keep you from concentrating, getting adequate sleep and so much more. Plus, not treating the root cause of a toot…
Learn MoreTeeth Whitening
What makes teeth turn yellow?If coffee doesn’t get to them, age will. Dark pigments in foods, beverages, and cigarette smoke can bind to your enamel, staining the surface of your teeth. If you’re concerned, you might try using a straw when you drink d…
Learn MoreAnger, the Heavy Burden
No American will ever forget where he or she was on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. I’m no exception, though that date will always mark two major events in my life. When the first plane struck the World Trade Center, I was at a funeral home, preparing …
Learn MoreMarried to the Job
“Sure, I love my family, but nothing will ever take the place of my job!” This was our first meeting and “Patti” was sitting in my psychotherapy office explaining to me that her life was over. She felt her boss had betrayed her; she had left work on d…
Learn MoreLove Among the Roommates
“Ok, it’s settled then: We’ll transfer the home brew to bottles in the morning, then we’ll pick up the vacuum cleaner motors for the hovercraft after we drop Rae off at therapy.” My roommate Larry said this a few years ago. Those were his exact words….
Learn MoreSpanking, Ages 3 to 6
Should I spank my child?The short answer is no. When your child misbehaves or acts in ways that are defiant, inappropriate, or even dangerous, you want to show him that this behavior is unacceptable and needs to change. Spanking may seem like a direct…
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