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A canker sore is an
Recurrent canker sores are one of the most common inflammatory conditions of the mouth, afflicting about 20 percent of the general population. There may be a genetic predisposition for canker sores.
It is not known what causes canker sores in all patients, although more than one cause is likely even for individual patients. Attempts to...
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A Cold Sore Cure?
According to various recent news articles, researchers at Duke University have made a discovery that could make cold sore sufferers... Read more »
Out in the Cold with RA
Last month, I wrote about taking a sick day when your RA flares. Fortunately, I haven’t had to take too many of those lately, but I have... Read more »
Oral Allergy Syndrome or Pollen Food Allergy: The Facts
People often ask questions here about itching in the throat, mouth and nose. While it's true that this type of itching is frequently... Read more »
10 Quick Facts about Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac
Here on My Skin Care Connection we get a lot of questions about itchy rashes. With summertime soon approaching I predict that questions... Read more »
Caffeine Facts and Fiction: 4 Things to Think About If You're Going...
Twice in my life I have given up my addiction to coffee--when I was pregnant. Each time I said I wouldn't go back, but each time I did.... Read more »
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Getting The Facts Straight On Swine Flu (H1N1 Virus)
This summer, health news was dominated by information on the H1N1 flu virus. And just like a child’s game of “telephone,” the facts about the... Read more »
Schizophrenia, Cold Sore Virus Linked
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have found that exposure to the cold sore virus is linked to shrinking of regions of the brain in people ... Read more »
Cold sores linked to Alzheimer's
Catching a cold sore could put you at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests. British researchers say that the herpes virus... Read more »
Cold sore virus may up Alzheimer's risk
Cold sores may be more than just painful and irritating--they may be linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. In a recent animal study,... Read more »
Sore Throat (Pharyngitis)
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
A sore throat, or acute pharyngitis, is one of the most common winter complaints.A sore throat is a symptom of infection, usually viral, or of an... Read more »
10 Surprising Facts About Arthritis
Think you know everything about arthritis? You or a loved one has been living with arthritis for years and you are almost certain you know everything about this potentially debilitating condition. But here we look look at 10 surprising facts...
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