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There are nearly 3.4 million truck drivers in the United States, according to a 2020 survey by the American Trucking Associations. Most truck drivers must pass a Department of Transportation Physical (DOT Physical) to keep a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL). If you’re wondering what a DOT physical is, here’s what to expect during one. […]

Wondering about skin tag removal? Here’s how skin tag removal works, the best ways to remove skin tags, and why doing it yourself isn’t a great option. What Causes Skin Tags? The exact cause of skin tags isn’t known, but they’re usually nothing to worry about. They are small, benign skin growths connected to the

If you’re hearing a random ringing in your ears for a few seconds, don’t worry, you’re not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly 15%, or more than 50 million Americans, experience some form of tinnitus. Here’s what tinnitus sounds like, what causes it, how to stop the ringing, and when

Are you cramping after your period? Painful cramping isn’t usually dangerous, but cramps after a period may be a symptom of an underlying condition called secondary dysmenorrhea. It results in a problem with your reproductive organs and includes another condition, hence the term secondary. Here are some of those conditions that can cause post-menstrual cramps,

Is your headache a dehydration headache or something else? Learn the symptoms of dehydration headaches, how long they last, and the best ways to get relief fast.   Dehydration Headaches Defined   Headaches are a common cause of pain. Most of us will experience headaches, which occur for a variety of reasons, including being dehydrated.

Dealing with itchy red bumps on skin after swimming in a pool? Learn the differences between chlorine rash and swimmer’s itch (pool rashes) and how to find relief. Common Pool Rashes As summer approaches, warmer weather makes you and your family want to swim, seeking relief from the heat, a cooler way to exercise, and

What To Do After a Tick Bite: A Step-by-Step Guide If you’ve been bitten by a tick, careful tick removal is the first step. Here’s how to remove a tick safely and when to see a doctor after a tick bite. Tick Bites: Prevention is the Best Cure Tick bites and the illnesses they can

Runny nose, congestion, swollen, itching eyes, sore throat, headache… welcome to your sinus infection! And you aren’t alone; one in seven adults in the United States, or roughly 35 million people, will suffer the misery of a sinus infection this year, leading to 16 million doctor visits annually. A sinus infection, or sinusitis, can lead