There are common misconceptions that over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are safer than illegal drugs because they are readily available at grocery stores, pharmacies, and supermarkets. You use these drugs to...

After you eat, a valve in your esophagus—the sphincter—closes to prevent hydrochloric acid (produced in the digestive process) from coming back up into the esophagus (known as refluxing). When...

Sinusitis, or a chronic sinus infection, is an inflammation of your sinus cavities that lasts for more than a few weeks. Not all sinusitis is so stubborn, but for...

Plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery are often used as interchangeable terms. However, there is a distinction to be made. “Plastic surgery” is a catch-all term that encompasses both functional...

Are you one of the many people in this country who snores in their sleep? Perhaps a sleeping partner or other loved one has mentioned it to you. Whether...

Do you know anybody who has had a rhinoplasty? People undergo this surgery for any number of reasons, from aesthetics to breathing quality. There are plenty of health benefits...