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The Next Pandemic: Forget Zika Or Ebola, Airborne Viruses Like The Flu And The Common Cold Are The Real Threat
The next pandemic pathogen will most likely be a respiratory virus, reveals a new study. The Zika virus and the
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Tattoos
Body art has been a form of self-expression for centuries. For some it may be a fashion statement, and for
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I kissed a girl that I really liked a few days ago. Yesterday she called me and said that she became sick and was diagnosed with mono. She said I might become sick in 4 weeks from the time we kissed. I want to know if there is any way to prepare my body for the infection.
It’s true that “mono,” short for mononucleosis, is spread from an infected person to another person by kissing, but it
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Whooping Cough and the Pertussis Vaccine
Several years ago, it became clear that too many teens were getting sick from “whooping cough,” also known as pertussis.
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Acupuncture
More people are becoming familiar with acupuncture. Although it used to be a treatment that was practiced only in Eastern
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I really want to have sex with my friend but I don’t know how to tell her. What do I say?
First, you should clarify whether you want to have sex with her, or you want to have a more intimate
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Eczema
Eczema, pronounced “eck-zeh-ma” is a chronic skin condition. The medical word for it is: “atopic dermatitis.” If you have eczema,
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Penis Size
At some point, most young men will wonder how the size of their penis compares to other guys. Asking this
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Eating Disorders: Glossary
Anorexia nervosa: People with anorexia drastically limit their food intake and have an intense fear of gaining weight, even though
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Is it safe to use Q-tips to clean my ears?
The American Academy of Otolaryngologists (doctors who specialize in conditions of the eyes, ears, nose and throat) say that: cotton
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