Latest articles by Iris Tse
Epilepsy: Causes, symptoms & treatments
Facts about epilepsy, its symptoms, causes and treatment.
Liver Cancer: Symptoms and Treatment
Liver cancer is cancer that begins in the tissues of the liver, though it may also result from cancer spreading to the liver from other parts of the body.
Hemorrhoids: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
About 2 million Americans are treated for hemorrhoids each year.
Cold Sores: Symptoms, Treatments and Prevention
Cold sores are generally caused by Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1, which can hibernate in nerve cells and reappear when you're sick or stressed.
Hepatitis: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver, which is most often caused by a viral infection.
Weighty Issue: Kids Put on Pounds When Mom Works
Children of average height gained an extra pound, beyond what growing kids typically gain, for every five months their moms worked.
Women Who Drink and Doze Are Losing Out on Sleep
Women who like to lull themselves to sleep with a drink or two may want to think twice -- a new study shows alcohol can disrupt the sleep patterns of women more than those of men.
Doctors' Orders: Physicians Urged to Show More Empathy
Doctors' appointments and hospital stays could be made less distressing if doctors expressed more empathy, according to a new editorial
5 Ways Relationships Are Bad for Your Health
Relationships can be fraught with sadness, anger, confusion and stress.
Are You SAD? How to Tell if it's Seasonal Affective Disorder
It's not uncommon to feel a dull lethargy engulfing you during the winter months.
Placebos Work Even When Patients Know They're 'Dummy Pills'
Placebos can offer effective treatment even when patients know they're taking a so-called "dummy pill," study finds.
5 Ways Relationships Are Good for Your Health
Who knew being in a relationship could help you live longer? Check out 5 ways relationships can better your health.
7 Surprising Health Benefits of Dog Ownership
Anecdotal and scientific evidence have shown that dog owners tend to be healthier than the average person.
7 Foods You Can Overdose On
Here are some foods that prove it is possible to have too much of a good thing.
How to Cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder
For some, each winter signifies a new, unshakable cycle of depression.
