Actress Karen Grassle, best known as Ma on the beloved "Little House on the Prairie" television show, took on a much different role in her latest film.
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There are many potential causes of ulcerative colitis, and researchers are continually working to find answers. Can genetics contribute, and if so, how much?
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What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, how is it related to chickenpox and shingles, and what symptoms should you look out for? Read on to find out.
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A new study reveals comparisons between the rate at which children have developed COVID versus the flu. Here's how it can impact young ones.
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Also known as breast explant surgery, patients may opt to have their saline or silicone breast implants removed for a number of reasons.
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Monkeypox remains a growing concern globally. If you suspect you've contracted the virus, there are steps you can take to get treated and stay healthy.
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If you have chest pain, you might feel pressure on the upper abdominal region, along with a sensation of inflammation or fullness.
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Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that can cause life-threatening complications. Here's everything you need to know about the disorder.
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Although both are caused by problems in the thyroid and have many similar symptoms, thyroid eye disease (TED) and Graves' disease are quite different.
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With dozens of monkeypox cases now documented in the United States, there is growing concern about how it can be transmitted. Is it airborne?
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The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it plans to rename monkeypox due to concerns that the name is stigmatizing. Here is what you should know.
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Approximately 1% to 5% of the general population struggles to visualize scenes, objects, or people in their minds using their imagination.
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People with prediabetes are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but the good news is they can reverse the condition with lifestyle changes such as exercise.
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Blood clots are the body's way of stopping bleeding, but when they form inappropriately, they can be life-threatening. Here's how to prevent this after surgery.
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Exercise and a healthy diet can stave off complications of diabetes. Now research suggests there may be another way to keep blood sugar balanced -- whey powder.
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Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis both tend to show several similarities in their symptoms. So how exactly does each differ? Well, one is not curable.
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For those with gout, diet is a huge part of managing the condition and minimizing painful attacks. Here are some foods to eat, and some to avoid.
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Research indicates a link between hearing loss and increased risk of dementia in the elderly. Could getting cochlear implants help reduce your chances?
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Unhealthy lifestyles that include poor dietary habits and insufficient physical activity increase the risk of cardiovascular problems in all age groups.
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Contrary to popular belief, weight gain is not always necessarily due to bad eating or lack of exercise. Here is what could cause unexpected weight gain.
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Insulin is a hormone that manages blood sugar, but just because blood sugar levels are normal doesn't mean that the same is true for insulin levels.
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Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that occurs in the lungs. Does this mean that it can lead to difficulty breathing? Here's what to know.
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The best way to check for a fever is by using a thermometer, but there are so many different kinds out there, you may have a difficult time choosing one.
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We all know hypertension can have a lot of nasty effects on our health, but can it cause red eyes? Here's what to know about how hypertension affects your eyes.
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Elvis Presley's death at age 42 shocked the world, and has been a source of controversy. What have we since learned about the star's health prior to his death?
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Sometimes, if a urinary tract infection is untreated, it can progress to a more serious condition called urosepsis, which can cause difficulty breathing.
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In 2003, Shania Twain was bit by a tick while horseback riding in Virginia and contracted the bacterial infection known as Lyme disease.
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