If we were asked to write a list of addictive substances, we would probably include crack, alcohol and nicotine, but we might not include one that is in many of ...

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"The concept of cortisol addiction has gained a lot of attention on social media," explains Dr. Leah Kaylor, a licensed psychologist specializing in sleep. "It's used to explain symptoms like ...

When a patient in her 70s came to the emergency room at Kaiser San Rafael Medical Center recently, complaining of ...

One of the best ways to avoid getting sick is quite simple, according to Prianka Chawla, MD, Primary Care Physician at Tufts ...

Can you really get addicted to ultra-processed food like chips and soda? Here’s what science reveals about cravings, brain ...

Common HIV Progression Generally, people with HIV do not have symptoms right away. It may take 10 years or longer for people with HIV to notice symptoms or complications. Acute HIV symptoms ...

Some other symptoms include cloudy urine, a burning sensation when you urinate, and nausea. Kidney stones are one of the most common health conditions associated with the urinary system.

Dr. Rosen says consuming spicy foods, sugar, caffeine or alcohol 4 to 6 hours before bed can wreak havoc on your sleep temperature. Research shows spicy foods particularly elevate body temperature ...