Dr. Rita Clayton

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5 Mistakes Parents Make With Teens and Tweens

Samson 'd Great March 31, 2024

As your child grows into adolescence, you need to adapt your parenting skills for a teenager. Here are the top mistake…

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How to Change Your Mindset About Sleep

Samson 'd Great March 30, 2024

Do you dread bedtime because sleep isn’t restorative for you? Maybe it’s time for a sleep mindset change. Here’s how t…

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When Hyperhidrosis Means Something Serious

Samson 'd Great March 30, 2024

Sometimes heavy sweating is caused by medications or a medical condition, and it's important to get checked out by…

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Female Masturbation: 5 Things You May Not Know

Samson 'd Great March 30, 2024

Female masturbation is good for your health and your relationship.

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Who Should Be Allowed to Donate Blood?

Samson 'd Great March 30, 2024

Many believe the U.S.’s blood donation policy is out of date and discriminatory. But what might a more science-based a…

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How Neuromyelitis Optica Progressed for Me

Samson 'd Great March 29, 2024

A woman with NMO and a doctor who treats it talk about what it’s like to live with the rare disease.

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How WW, Noom Say They're Filling Obesity Medicine Gaps

Samson 'd Great March 29, 2024

While applauding the role that these behavior-based weight management programs play in a comprehensive approach, an ac…

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Diversifying Medical Illustrations for Skin of Color

Samson 'd Great March 29, 2024

Some skin conditions -- like eczema, psoriasis, and others -- may look different on different skin colors. Doctors, me…

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Which OTC Health Products Are Best? New Report Claims to Know

Samson 'd Great March 28, 2024

The number and variety of over-the-counter health products on the market — from cough syrups to anti-wrinkle creams — …

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The Battle Against Rheumatoid Arthritis Progression

Samson 'd Great March 28, 2024

Rheumatoid arthritis causes joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. It also affects your mental health. But you can slow …

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The Romantic: A Bowel Resection Is Not an Obstacle to Love

Samson 'd Great March 28, 2024

A commitment to honesty is the foundation of the right approach to relationships with a person who has Crohn’s

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Nutrition and Aging: 7 Signs of Inadequate Nutrition

Samson 'd Great March 27, 2024

Many Americans, young and old, fall short on vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. But the challenge of getting ade…

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What Causes Common Skin Warts?

Samson 'd Great March 27, 2024

Common skin warts are actually a viral infection in the top layer of skin and are caused by viruses that we’re all exp…

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Feeding Toddlers: Feeding Chart, Meal Ideas, and Serving Sizes

Samson 'd Great March 26, 2024

Experts explain how to provide toddlers with the nutritious food they need for their growing bodies.

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Hepatitis C Treatments on the Horizon

Samson 'd Great March 26, 2024

WebMD looks at the treatments that may be available for hepatitis C in the next few years.

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Expert Q&A: How to Tell Your Kids About Your Cancer

Samson 'd Great March 25, 2024

After Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis announcement, read how experts advise telling kids that a parent has cancer.��…

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Fasting Study Under Fire After Heart Conference

Samson 'd Great March 25, 2024

Early research has suggested that if you have heart disease, intermittent fasting may raise the risk of death from hea…

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Keep It From Affecting Your Relationships

Samson 'd Great March 23, 2024

An expert who lives with depression explains how major depressive disorder affects your relationships and how to care …

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Sci-Fi Tech Could Solve World’s Water Crisis

Samson 'd Great March 22, 2024

Surprising technologies could help provide access to clean water and solve the worldwide water crisis.

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Flu Shots: Who Needs Them?

Samson 'd Great March 22, 2024

Many new shots have been pointed our way since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Here's why you still need a flu shot.�…

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Treatments for Moderate to Severe COPD

Samson 'd Great March 22, 2024

There’s no cure for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). But there are things you can do to stay active, brea…

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Talking With Your Child About CPP

Samson 'd Great March 21, 2024

Going through puberty early can make kids confused or embarrassed. Learn how you can talk your child through this tryi…

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Best Hacks for Ankylosing Spondylitis

Samson 'd Great March 21, 2024

Ankylosing spondylitis can make everyday tasks harder. Here, advocates reveal their best tools and hacks.

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High on Marijuana Anonymous

Samson 'd Great March 21, 2024

Marijuana Anonymous is a 12-step program that helps chronic users nip addiction in the bud.

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Pandemic and Costs Limited Use of Shingles Vaccine

Samson 'd Great March 20, 2024

Only about 30% of adults eligible for Shingrix have gotten it, according to a 2022 report by the Government Accountabi…

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Pandemic and Costs Limited Use of Shingles Vaccine

Samson 'd Great March 20, 2024

Only about 30% of adults eligible for Shingrix have gotten it, according to a 2022 report by the Government Accountabi…

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How to Know When Growing Pains Are Something Else

Samson 'd Great March 19, 2024

Your child’s growing pains might be something else, like juvenile idiopathic arthritis. WebMD explains how to tell the…

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Foods That Fight Hearbturn

Samson 'd Great March 19, 2024

You know certain foods can give you heartburn. But did you know others can help control it?

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This Mutation Likely Saved a Colon Cancer Patient's Life

Samson 'd Great March 18, 2024

His tumor had a specific genetic makeup known as mismatch repair-deficient, present in 5% to 10% of all rectal cancer …

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Stretching: How to Stretch, When to Stretch

Samson 'd Great March 17, 2024

Should you stretch before or after a workout, and how should you stretch? WebMD talks to experts about stretching.

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Doctors Wary of Young Adults Using Ozempic for Bikini Season

Samson 'd Great March 15, 2024

With summer months approaching – and pressures that come with showing more skin – more and more young adults are looki…

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The Scientist: A Physician Who Heals Himself and Others

Samson 'd Great March 15, 2024

The breakthrough studies of a world-renowned Crohn’s researcher have helped millions – including himself

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Olivia Munn’s Breast Cancer: A Wake-Up Call for Women

Samson 'd Great March 14, 2024

Her doctor did an individual risk assessment, finding Munn’s lifetime risk was 37%, considered very high, and referred…

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The Runner: I Will Always Be a Runner Even on Days When I Can’t Run

Samson 'd Great March 14, 2024

A marathon runner explains how Crohn’s disease has made her stronger.

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Why Immersion in Very Cold or Hot Water Can Be So Healthy

Samson 'd Great March 13, 2024

Cold plunges, hot tubs, face dunking – trendy water activities may be very good for you. We ask experts why.

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