clinical medicine
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How to Know If Your Symptoms Are Bad Enough to See an Allergist
So you’re sneezing and rubbing your eyes this allergy season. Who isn’t? Allergies are common enough that many of us can manage our symptoms with over-the-counter medications and avoidance strategies like spending less time outdoors on days with a high pollen count. But when are allergies bad enough that you should visit a specialist?
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Use This Trick to Stop Yourself From Throwing Up
We’ve all experienced a panicked, uncomfortable moment (or many) when that dreaded, all-consuming “Oh shit, I’m about to throw up” sensation seizes our body and sends us sprinting to the nearest receptacle, or sink, or patch of grass, or anyplace that is not our own shirt and pants. While we can’t promise to keep the…
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1 in 7 People Have a Headache Right Now
About half of the world’s population suffers from headaches and migraines annually, new research this week has found.
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You Should Try Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Treat Your Insomnia
An estimated 30 to 40% of Americans experience insomnia symptoms each year — and that was before everything went sideways. Today, those numbers are likely to be much worse, and it can be a real struggle to deal with, as it impacts just about every aspect of your life. But cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is…