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Do I Have COVID-19 or the Flu?
If you feel sick, you may wonder if it’s the flu or COVID-19. While the two illnesses share many similarities,…
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COVID-19 Vaccine for Ages 12 to 15
Even though children aren’t as likely as adults to be infected with COVID-19, they can still catch it, get sick…
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Spider Bites
Spiders are found everywhere. But each kind of spider is unique. Some tend to live outdoors. Some are common inside…
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Women’s Guide to Preventive Care
It’s important for women to take an active approach to health care. This means making it a priority to schedule…
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Insulin Resistance
Insulin resistance is a condition that can lead to pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Diet and lifestyle changes and prescription…
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Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine: What Parents Needs to Know
Pneumococcal disease is caused by bacteria. It can lead to infections in the lungs, blood, and brain. The vaccine prevents…
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Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
Teeth grinding, also called bruxism, is the conscious or unconscious grinding or clenching of teeth. It happens most often in…
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Teen Suicide
The teenage years are especially hard and stressful. Many things can affect your teen's mood and behavior. These can lead…
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Zika
Zika is a virus caused by a bite from the Aedes mosquito. It is contagious and increases the risk of…
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Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance is a condition that causes stomach discomfort. It’s your body reacting to the sugar in milk (or other…
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Motion Sickness
Motion sickness is feeling triggered by movement. It occurs in cars, buses, trains, planes, or boats. It also can happen…
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What to Do When Your Pregnancy Is Unexpected
If your pregnancy is unexpected, you may be feeling scared or confused about what to do. It is important to…
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Stool Soiling and Constipation in Children
Stool soiling happens when children who are toilet trained accidentally leak feces into their underwear. Constipation is one of the…
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Screening in Pregnancy
Pregnancy screenings can provide valuable information before your baby is born about the risks for common birth defects.
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Warts
Warts are small skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus. You can develop warts on your face, hands, feet, and…
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Tuberous Sclerosis
Tuberous sclerosis is a rare disease that causes tumors, or growths, in the brain and other organs. They are usually…
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Strabismus
Strabismus is an eye disorder. It affects the muscle control in your eyes. The eyes don’t line up properly. Instead,…
