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Monkeypox: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Reviewed by Patty Weasler, RN Your Health

Monkeypox: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Monkeypox is a rare infection that is mainly spread through wild animals in parts of west and central Africa. However, cases were recently reported in several UK countries, as well as the United States, Canada, and Australia. To learn more about this disease, here’s a more in depth look at the symptoms, causes, and treatments of monkeypox…

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What You Need to Know About Shingles
By ActiveBeat Author Your Health

What You Need to Know About Shingles

According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control, roughly one in three Americans will develop shingles during their lifetime. Shingles is non-contagious viral infection. The disease causes a painful skin rash and can lead to complications that will warrant hospitalisation. Shingles causes less than 100 deaths in the United States each year, though around […]

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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Adults: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
By Jeff Hayward Your Health

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Adults: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common illness among kids under 5-years of age. However, anyone of any age, including adults can get this highly contagious illness. Here’s what you should know about hand, foot, and mouth disease in adults. 

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Disposable Face Masks: Types and When To Use Them
Medically Reviewed by Patty Weasler, RN Your Health

Disposable Face Masks: Types and When To Use Them

No one likes getting sick and one of the best ways to prevent it from happening is to avoid coming into contact with bacteria and viruses. Most people know proper handwashing and avoiding people who are sick are two effective ways to avoid getting sick. But what about face masks? In this article we dive deeper to learn everything there is to know about face masks including which ones to use and when!

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