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Florida nurse Bailey McBreen, 25, went viral recently after sharing the story of her cancer diagnosis. McBreen said that nonstop burping was the start of the symptoms that would lead to her stage 3 colon cancer diagnosis. Though uncommon, it's possible that excessive burping could be a symptom of a …

A new study found that chronic pain is more common than diabetes, hypertension, and depression. Frustratingly, chronic pain is difficult to diagnose and track. Experts agree that while chronic pain may be tricky to diagnose, understanding patterns around the condition are helpful in treating it on a larger scale. AsiaVision/Getty …

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently advised against the use of non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) in regard to weight management. Non-sugar sweeteners are often used in weight loss efforts simply because of their ability to offer sweetness without the corresponding calories of sugar. Experts emphasize the importance of understanding how sweeteners—both …