Do you often wake up during the night drenched in sweat, while your partner next to you seems to be dozing away without a bead of sweat on their brow? This could be the difference between being a hot and cold sleeper. While the term “hot sleeper” might be difficult to find in a medical […]
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We all have our own fears and little quirks about things that make us uncomfortable. And for some of us, those fears develop into full on phobias. WebMD describes a phobia as an irrational and disabling fear which often begins in childhood. The website notes that some phobias may have been brought on by traumatic […]
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There’s no denying that being diagnosed with ovarian cancer — or any form of cancer, for that matter — can be very scary. The good news is that there are a number of treatment options available to patients based on how early the cancer was detected.
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Pneumonia is a very serious health condition that should be treated by a doctor, as it can be fatal or land you in hospital for extended periods of time. The lung infection primarily affects the tiny air sacs of the lung (called alveoli), combining for a number of symptoms that mimic a bad cough, flu […]
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Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin and is typically caused by staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria that enters through an open cut or wound. Fortunately, it is not contagious and can be treated with antibiotics. However, if left untreated it can spread rapidly to other parts of the body and quickly become life-threatening.
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Kids can be very fussy when it comes to mealtime, and this is a never-ending source of frustration for countless parents across the country. However, there are factors involved – sometimes more than one factor – that can lead to your kid turning up their nose at what you’ve prepared for them. This can be […]
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