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It is not uncommon to develop excess sweating during a bowel movement (“poop sweats”). Dear Dr. Roach: I have such a minor question, but I’ve been curious for about 20 years. I am a healthy ...

I have such a minor question that I do not think you would want to publish it, but I’ve been curious for about 20 years. I am a healthy 77-year-old male without health issues. When I feel the urge to ...

Maternal thyroid function or the most prevalent subtypes of thyroid autoantibodies during early pregnancy are not associated with an increased risk for birth defects in children, a Danish study shows.

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When you scratch an itch, something tells your brain when to stop. That moment of relief, when scratching feels "enough," is not accidental. Scientists have now identified a key molecular and neural ...

Baseline FT3 and TRAb levels were key prognostic markers for achieving remission in pediatric patients with Graves orbitopathy (GO).

Rotisserie chicken is a good source of high-quality protein, and if you discard the skin, it is low in saturated fat. Learn how it affects your body.