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Thyroxine (T4) is the main hormone your thyroid makes. Your thyroid hormones are important because they control how your body uses energy from the food you eat. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) T4 ...

If you’re sexually active, regular testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and infections (STIs) is crucial to protect your health and the health of your partners. While you can get tested at ...

Food intolerances, food sensitivities, and food allergies can all produce negative symptoms, ranging from undesirable to downright dangerous. Food intolerances can produce uncomfortable or ...