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High-Altitude Illness
High-altitude illness can occur when you travel to altitudes higher than 8,000 feet. It happens when your body doesn’t get…
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Fireworks Safety
Many people love to shoot off fireworks. But it’s a risky activity. That’s why it’s important to do everything you…
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BRAT Diet: Recovering From an Upset Stomach
A special diet known as the BRAT diet (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast) is an effective way to treat an…
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Infant Jaundice
Infant jaundice is common. It can make your baby’s skin, eyes, and mouth turn yellow. While it may look odd,…
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Blepharospasm
Blepharospasm is a rare condition that causes your eyelid to blink or twitch. You can’t control it. It’s caused by…
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Family Doctor vs. Quick-care Clinic
A quick-care clinic or urgent care facility does not take the place of a visit to your family doctor. However,…
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Exercise: How To Get Started
Most people should attempt to exercise at least 5 times a week for 30 to 60 minutes at a time…
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Emotional Eating
Emotional eating is eating in response to your emotions or boredom. It’s different than true hunger. But how do you…
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Cat-Scratch Disease (Cat-Scratch Fever)
Cat-scratch disease is an infection you can get after a cat scratches, bites, or licks you. It is caused by…
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Barrett’s Esophagus
Barrett’s esophagus is a condition that affects your esophagus. It happens when acid from your stomach goes back up into…
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Asthma
Asthma is a chronic (long-term) disease of the lungs. It inflames and narrows the airways, making it harder to…
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Sjögren’s Syndrome
Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease that causes dry mouth and dry eyes. It can also cause dryness in other…
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome is a condition in which your legs feel very uncomfortable when you’re sitting or lying down. It…
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Acne
Acne is a common skin condition. It causes bumps on the skin known as pimples to appear on the face…
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Flatulence/Gas
Flatulence is another name for gas. It happens when air stays in your abdomen after you eat. It can be…
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Nasal Sprays: How to Use Them Correctly
Nasal sprays are liquid medicines you spray into your nose to help relieve congestion. Using nasal sprays the correct way…
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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a buildup of fat in the liver. This common condition can be harmless but…
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Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Nasopharyngeal cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the nasopharynx, the area where the back part of your nose…
