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Ringworm
Ringworm is a skin infection that makes a rash shaped like a ring. The rash can occur different places on…
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Talking to Your Kids About Virginity
Making the choice to stay a virgin is a big commitment. It affects your physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well…
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Rapid Strep Test
Strep throat is an infection caused by the Group A streptococcus bacteria. The infection occurs in the throat and…
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Vitamins and Minerals: How to Get What You Need
Getting enough vitamins and minerals is essential to keeping your body healthy. It’s best to get these through your diet…
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Vitamin D
Vitamin D is an important nutrient. It helps your body build strong bones and teeth. Getting enough vitamin D is…
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Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient for your body. It helps keep your nervous system working properly. It also keeps…
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Vegan Diet: How to Get the Nutrients You Need
Vegans do not eat animal products or any foods that have animal sources. When done right, a vegan diet can…
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Scuba Diving Safety
Severe health problems from scuba diving are rare. Follow these tips to ensure your safety during your next dive.
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How to Get More Fiber in Your Diet
Fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in plants that aids in digestion and the absorption of nutrients. It reduces…
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Falls: How to Lower Your Risk
A fall at an older age can have serious consequences to your health and independence. Reduce your risk for falling…
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Eye Injuries in Sports
Each year, there are tens of thousands of sports-related eye injuries. Learn about the risks and common injuries, as well…
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Obesity
Obesity is a complex, and increasingly common disease that is associated with many health risks such as high blood pressure,…
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Fecal Incontinence
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements, leading to stool leaking from the rectum. Many times it is…
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Risks and Benefits of Common Prostate Cancer Treatments
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy,…
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Prostate Cancer | Pros & Cons of PSA Testing
Early detection is easier to treat and more likely to be cured, but PSA testing isn’t always accurate and can…
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Recovering from Delivery (Postpartum Recovery)
Fully recovering from pregnancy and childbirth can take months, and it may be even longer before you feel like yourself…
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Self Harm — Cutting
Cutting (sometimes called self harm) is the act of purposely cutting yourself with a sharp object, such as a knife…
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Pelvic Ultrasound
A pelvic ultrasound allows your doctor to see the space between your hips that contains the sacrum, tailbone, bladder, sex…
