Nov 29, 2022 · A major difference between D.O.s and M.D.s is that some doctors of osteopathic medicine use manual medicine as part of treatment. Manual medicine can include hands-on work on joints and tissues and massage.

Jul 21, 2025 · Statin side effects can be uncomfortable but are rarely dangerous.

Aug 15, 2024 · Most often, these products are stuck on the bottom of the feet and left there overnight. Makers of detox foot pads claim that the pads draw out harmful substances in the body called toxins during sleep. Toxins include heavy metals. When you peel off the pads in the morning, they may look darker or different in color. This change is supposed to show that toxins have been removed from your body.

May 2, 2024 · It's not clear whether food with plant sterols or stanols lowers your risk of heart attack or stroke — although experts assume that foods that lower cholesterol do cut the risk. Plant sterols or stanols don't appear to affect levels of triglycerides or of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol.

Feb 9, 2024 · Overview A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a short period of symptoms similar to those of a stroke. It's caused by a brief blockage of blood flow to the brain. A TIA usually lasts only a few minutes and doesn't cause long-term damage.

Apr 5, 2024 · COVID-19 can sometimes be treated at home. Understand emergency symptoms to watch for, how to protect others if you're ill, how to protect yourself while caring for a sick loved one and other coping tips.

Nov 22, 2023 · You may not need your wisdom teeth taken out if they're healthy and in the right place. But if they cause problems, your dentist may suggest removing them.

Aug 13, 2025 · Overview Vitamin B-12 is a vitamin the body uses to make and support healthy nerve cells. It's also used to make healthy red blood cells and the genetic material inside cells called DNA. Vitamin B-12 also is called cobalamin.

Nov 4, 2023 · Face masks can help slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Learn about mask types, which masks to use and how to use them.

Apr 25, 2025 · Swollen lymph nodes most often happen because of infection from bacteria or viruses. Rarely, cancer causes swollen lymph nodes. The lymph nodes, also called lymph glands, play a vital role in the body being able to fight off infections. They work as filters, trapping viruses, bacteria and other causes of illnesses before they can infect other parts of the body. Common areas for swollen lymph ...