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Low-purine Diet
A low-purine diet is an eating plan that limits foods with high purine, a natural substance found in some…
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High Homocysteine Level: How It Affects Your Blood Vessels
A high homocysteine level can damage the lining of the arteries.
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Enuresis (Bedwetting)
Enuresis is the medical name for bedwetting.
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Emergency Contraception
Emergency contraception is a method of preventing pregnancy if used within a short period of time after having sex.
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Rosacea
Rosacea is a common skin condition that occurs on the face. It causes redness and small bumps that are similar…
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Poison Ivy
Poison ivy is a type of toxic plant. It is common in most parts of the United States. Poison ivy…
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Herpes
Herpes is a group of viruses that cause painful blisters and sores. There is no cure, but medicines can treat…
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Preparing for Parenthood: How to Wash Baby Bottles
Having a baby is a big life change. Babies sleep a lot, soil their diapers a lot, and eat a lot. In general, newborns eat every 2 to 3 hours, or 8 to 12 times per day. As they grow, the number of times…
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Finding the Right Addiction Treatment Program
Finding the right addiction treatment program is the first step toward the road to recovery.
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Heart Health: Keeping Your Heart Healthy
Learn how you can prevent and manage heart disease as well as treat conditions that lead to heart attack.
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Paronychia
Paronychia is a skin infection around the fingernails or toenails. It usually isn’t serious and can be treated at…
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Exercise-induced Urticaria
Exercise-induced urticaria is a condition that produces hives and other allergic symptoms.
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Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Eustachian tube dysfunction is when your ear is plugged with fluid. Sounds may be muffled, and your ear may feel…
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Mpox (monkeypox)
Mpox (monkeypox) began making the news following a surge in new cases in summer 2022. This outbreak includes reports of…
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What Should I do if I Get a Spider Bite?
Spiders are found everywhere. But each kind of spider is unique. Some tend to live outdoors. Some are common inside…
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Why Exercise?
Exercise is powerful medicine. Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Exercise prevents health problems, builds strength, boosts…
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Smallpox Vaccine
A case of smallpox hasn’t been seen since 1977, but it was once a serious virus. Symptoms included a rash,…
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Pacifiers: Benefits and Risks
Pacifiers have pros and cons, depending upon how long your baby uses one.
