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Memphis, TN Residents here have a 1 in 41 chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime, making it the most dangerous city to live in. Nearly 7% of its homes and businesses will be in 100-year flood ...

Our bodies need iron for the production of red blood cells, which carry hemoglobin throughout the body. Too few healthy red blood cells can result in anemia, a common blood disorder. The signs of ...

Doctors often test people at high risk for esophageal cancer. This includes individuals with Barrett’s syndrome. One esophageal cancer test is the barium swallow test, where a person swallows a thick ...

Complications Neuropathy in the feet can lead to additional medical problems. A person with peripheral neuropathy may step on sharp objects or walk around with a stone in their shoe without noticing ...

As odd as it may seem, mewing didn't just appear out of thin air; it's not a term that originated on TikTok or YouTube. In reality, the term originates from Dr. John Mew, a British orthodontist. Mew ...

How the Walking Program Worked The walking program wasn’t intense, but it was consistent. Participants in the exercise group were encouraged to walk briskly for a total of 150 minutes each week — ...

In the U.S., about 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer during her lifetime. It’s the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women, aside from skin cancer. Most cases are found in people over ...

M*A*S*H is one of the most famous shows of all time and holds several records that no series has been able to beat. It’s still among the highest-rated television shows in U.S. history, nearly 40 years ...

The Apgar score is a convenient and quick method doctors use to report a newborn’s health just after birth. The test assesses the child’s skin color, pulse rate, reflex irritability grimace, activity, ...

In recent decades, holistic health and the use of foods, supplements, and essential oils to maintain wellness and help curb the onset of disease have become increasingly popular. Green tea is widely ...