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Things everyone should know about antibiotics

In 1928, Alexander Fleming noticed that there was a fungus growing on his bacterial culture. Around this fungus, he noticed […]

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Getting Diarrhea, Constipation, or Fatigue?

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder. The condition affects the small intestine. A patient who has celiac disease often has a family history of this condition.

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About Breast Cancer

“About 1 in 8 U.S. women… will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime,” according to breastcancer.org […]

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Acne: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment

Acne is a skin condition that affects about fifty million people in the U.S. every year. The condition is tagged with adolescent and puberty, but it can affect anyone, even newborns (neonatal acne).

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Stomach Flu vs Food Poisoning

Stomach flu is the layman term for viral gastroenteritis, infection of the intestine. The source of the infection is often contaminated food or water.

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Eczema: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment

Eczema is a chronic skin condition marked by dry and itchy skin. The skin lesions usually appear in skin folds like the elbow or neck creases or behind the knees.

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Chlamydia Symptoms & Causes

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the US. Due to the absence of any outward […]

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Everything You Need To Know About An Amoxicillin Rash (and more)

Most antibiotics can lead to expected side effects such as digestive problems in children and adults which include loose stools […]

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How To Get Rid Of Chest Congestion Fast?

Chest congestion is an umbrella term for excessive mucus buildup in your lungs. If you have suffered from bronchitis or […]

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Travel Medicine and Vaccines

Travelling refers to moving from one place to another by various means, whether it be moving from one country to […]

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What Are The Symptoms of COPD?

Commonly known as COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease refers to a group of progressive diseases of the lung. It usually […]

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Understanding The Symptoms & Causes Of Wheezing

Wheezing refers to the shrill whistling or rattling sound that you hear when you breathe with partially blocked airways. It […]

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Everything You Need To Know About Diabetes

Diabetes is a global health problem affecting a huge proportion of the adult population. It results from higher than normal […]

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High Blood Pressure Symptoms In Women Vs Men

High blood pressure, commonly known as hypertension, is a medical condition that involves abnormal behavior of blood in the body. […]

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Candida Symptoms And Treatment

Candidiasis is a fungal disease developed by candida yeast (a form of fungus). Candida albicans is the most widespread candida […]

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Antibiotics – OTC Medications

Antibiotics are essential medicines, especially in developing countries where infectious diseases are a leading cause of mortality. Antibiotic misuse and […]

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What Do I Do If I Am Vomiting?

What can cause sudden vomiting? Food poisoning or gastroenteritis, something you ate Pregnancy, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy […]

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Simple Way To Identify If Rash is Serious

How can I tell if a rash is serious? First let’s define a rash… Rashes can appear anywhere on the […]

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You Must Know About Insect Bites and Stings

What does an insect bite look like? Usually, a bug bite has a pink or sometimes even red appearance. They […]

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All About the Flu and How to Prevent It

How long does the flu last? The flu is a highly contagious, respiratory virus that is uncomfortable, and is usually […]

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