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Spitting Up in Babies
Baby spit-up is gastroesophageal reflux, which is when milk or solid food in the stomach comes back up into your…
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Splenectomy
A splenectomy is the surgical removal of your spleen.
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Sports and Exercise at Every Age
Maintaining an exercise program is important at any age. It can help you build a foundation when you’re young and…
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Sports Safety
Finding a sport that you enjoy can make it easy to get some exercise in your life. Sports can help…
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma is a common form of skin cancer.
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St. John's Wort: Drug-Supplement Interactions
St. John’s Wort is a plant used in teas, ointments, and dietary supplements for a list of health conditions. It…
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Staying Healthy
Discover health tips and topics to help you stay well and maintain a healthy body.
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STI Symptoms and Prevention
Learn about sexually transmitted infections and how you can prevent them.
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Stomach Cancer
Stomach cancer is the growth of cancer cells in the lining and wall of the stomach. It’s also called gastric…
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Stomach Virus (Gastroenteritis)
Gastroenteritis is a medical term for a stomach virus. Many people call it the stomach flu. It can strike anyone…
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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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Strabismus
Strabismus is an eye disorder. It affects the muscle control in your eyes. The eyes don’t line up properly. Instead,…
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Strep Throat
Strep throat is an infection caused by bacteria. It is called “strep” because the bacteria that causes the infection is…
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Stretching
Stretching is one of the best ways to keep your muscles healthy. Stretching regularly will maintain muscle strength and increase…
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Stroke
A stroke is a medical condition that occurs when the blood flow to your brain stops.
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Stuttering | Causes and Treatment
Stuttering is a condition that affects a person’s ability to speak smoothly. It can cause them to repeat words, parts…
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Sty
A sty is a painful, red bump that forms on the edge of your eyelid. It may look like an…
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