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A large European study found that adults who own a cat for the first time have twice the risk of allergies, especially if the cat is allowed in the bedroom; however, if the cat is kept in a small room...

Whether it's an adult or a child, if a cold is accompanied by diarrhea or vomiting, some doctors will diagnose it as "gastroenteritis," which becomes more common in autumn and winter. But what exactly is "gastroenteritis"?

The stomach wall consists of five layers. The innermost layer, the mucosal epithelium, is in direct contact with the food we eat every day. If this layer of mucosa is overstimulated or invaded by bacteria, causing redness and inflammation...

The proverb says, "The longer the belt, the shorter the lifespan." Among the top ten causes of death in Taiwan, more than half, including heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, and diabetes, are related to obesity, an invisible factor.

In recent years, people have started eating fruit before meals, believing it to be healthier. However, some people experience severe abdominal pain after eating fruit on an empty stomach. So, which fruits, when eaten on an empty stomach, are not only not healthy?

Dr. Lin Kao-chang, an attending physician in the Department of Neurology at Chi Mei Hospital, said that migraines are usually related to internal constitution, and when combined with some external triggering factors, the chances of finding a lesion in the brain are actually higher.

Many people start their day with coffee, but relying too heavily on it can trigger headaches. Coffee's aroma is alluring, and many office workers rely on it to stay alert. However, it is...

Q: I've had frequent headaches since giving birth to my second child, about twice a month on average. Each time the headaches start, I vomit violently. This has been going on for six years, and the frequency has increased since last year.

The "Mayo Clinic" column in *CommonHealth* magazine features top doctors from around the world helping you improve your health. Headache is the most common patient complaint, and it may point to a serious illness.