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Esophagus Stretching - Uses and Risks of Esophageal Dilation
What is Esophageal Dilation? Esophagus stretching, professionally known as esophageal dilation or sometimes even pneumatic dilation, is a procedure that dilates (stretches) the esophagus…
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How to Get Rid of Shin Splints — 5 Tips & Tricks
If you’re an active runner, you might have experienced the nagging pain that is shin splints. Not only can this frustrating injury occur from running, but they can also develop through any…
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How Long Does Xanax Stay in Your System?
Alprazolam, the generic form of Xanax, was the 21st most commonly prescribed drug in the United States in 2017, with 25,516,329 prescriptions for the drug in that year alone. This medication…
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How Long Does Nicotine Stay in Your System?
According to the CDC, potentially more than 34 million adults smoke in the United States. Unfortunately, smoking tobacco products is the leading cause of preventable death in the country (20%…
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Non-hormonal Birth Control Methods - What Are Your Options?
Hormonal birth control is great not just for preventing unwanted pregnancies, but also for managing conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or even canker sores. This form of birth…
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How Long Does Adderall Stay in Your System?
Current data shows that Adderall is the 27th most commonly prescribed drug in the United States, with 24,155,783 current prescriptions filled for this drug and similar prescription…
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How to Get Rid of Canker Sores
One of the most common—and most annoying—forms of mouth discomfort is the canker sore, or aphthous ulcer. While these sores are generally harmless, they can be unpleasant and sometimes…
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Can Men Get UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections)? Causes and Treatments
Can men get UTIs? According to the CDC, more than 8 million people in the United States annually visit a healthcare professional for urinary tract infections, or UTIs. These numbers mean that…
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How to Get Water Out of Your Ear: 8 Tips & Tricks
From swimming to showering, water can get trapped in your ear from any exposure to water. Having water in your ear is far from a pleasant experience. You may become hard of hearing, experience…
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Should You Be Taking Probiotics with Antibiotics?
According to the CDC, pharmacies in the United States fulfilled 266.1 million antibiotic courses for outpatients in 2014 alone. While antibiotics are necessary treatments for certain…
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