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Sudden sharp pain the right side of the abdomen can stem from several causes. Learn what doctors consider in this situation.

Mouth yeast infections sometimes extend beyond the tongue. But could thrush be responsible for throat irritation, swallowing trouble, and a stubborn cough?

I have a pretty active job where I'm on my feet all day, running back and forth. Does this count as exercise? Or over the years, does your body just get used to this level of activity – and you need to be even more active to lose weight?

Calcium gets most of the credit for healthy bones, but another nutrient quietly controls how much you actually absorb. See why balance matters.

From rich meats and seafood to coffee and dairy, what you eat can shift uric acid levels. See which choices may influence painful gout flares.

Learn what pelvic phleboliths are and whether treatment is needed.