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You probably know the feeling of having cold symptoms that move from your head into your chest. Many people call this a chest cold. The medical term for it is “acute bronchitis.” Bronchitis is an i...

Tubal sterilization (tubal ligation) is a surgical method of birth control. It is commonly referred to as “getting your tubes tied.” The surgery prevents a person from getting pregnant by closing o...

If you are pregnant, it’s important to take precautions against viral infections. A viral infection is a contagious illness. Most viruses will not hurt your baby. However, some viruses can ca...