Overuse of smartphones can have a variety of side effects — but is brain cancer one of them? “Cell phones are ubiquitous, and concern about the radiation they emit can cause fear of brain tumor formation,” said Dr. Paul Saphier, M.D., a neurosurgeon and founder of Coaxial Neurosurgical Specialists in New Jersey. Saphier addressed these concerns in a conversation with …
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With the arrival of summer comes more time spent outdoors — which also means a greater risk of itchy skin conditions. Bug bites and stings are naturally more prevalent in the warmer weather, which brings out more insects, according to the National Institutes of Health. Also, exposure to skin-irritating plants — most notably, poison ivy — increases during the summer …
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If you notice your hands are swelling, it could be both uncomfortable and unsettling, but in most instances the cause could be situational — caused by factors such as temperature, exercise, diet, medications you’re taking or certain health conditions. You may notice your rings aren’t fitting correctly, among other things. To find out more about the condition, Fox News Digital …
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You’ve likely felt your heart beating in your chest after strenuous activity — or have taken your pulse by placing your fingers on your wrist or neck. A less common — and sometimes startling — sensation is to actually hear the “whooshing” sound of your heartbeat in your ears. Fox News Digital reached out to two doctors to learn more …
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It might be tempting to swallow chewing gum if there’s no trash can nearby to dispose of it — but is it dangerous to do so? Though it’s not necessarily a health hazard, swallowing gum is not a good habit, according to Dr. Ari Lamet, a gastroenterologist in Hollywood, Florida. “Swallowing a piece of gum occasionally should not be an …
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Cracking your back or neck might provide quick relief and a satisfying popping noise — but is it a safe practice? “When you stretch or manipulate your spine, such as by twisting or bending, the pressure within the joint changes,” Dr. William Kemp, a neurosurgeon at VSI (Virginia Spine Institute), told Fox News Digital. “This can cause a sudden release …
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