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Chronic constipation can lead to more serious complications, including haemorrhoids, anal fissures, or even fecal impaction, so it’s worth addressing sooner rather than later. The myth about ...

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Children are suffering an epidemic of damage to their teeth caused by the acid in fizzy drinks and many fruit drinks, say dentists. Some manufacturers are even adding ingredients that increase the ...

Periodontal disease is a prevalent global dental health issue that significantly affects a large number of individuals. This severe gum infection damages the soft tissue and erodes the bone ...

An annular fissure is a condition that affects intervertebral discs. Most of the time a fissure is caused by degenerative changes in the spine, including age-related drying out of the discs, but it ...

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of North Carolina have made a surprising discovery that could change how we understand and prevent tooth decay. They found that a ...

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The treatment for bright red blood in stool focuses on the underlying cause. Minor bleeding from hemorrhoids or a fissure often goes away on its own or with at-home care. More serious causes will ...