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Calcium supplements: A risk factor for heart attack?
Learn about the possible link between calcium supplements and heart attacks.
Can vitamin D protect against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Find out what the research says about links between this key vitamin and the widespread viral infection.
Candida cleanse diet: What does it treat?
Candida cleanse diets that replace processed food with fresh foods improve health but don't necessarily stop yeast overgrowth.
Car sickness in children: Can I prevent it?
Carefully planned pre-trip meals, air ventilation and distractions might help prevent car sickness in children.
Cellulitis: How to prevent recurrent episodes
Learn to treat and prevent recurrent cellulitis.
Cervical length: Why does it matter during pregnancy?
If cervical length during pregnancy shortens too soon, there might be an increased risk of preterm labor.
Colloidal silver supplements: Are they safe?
Colloidal silver supplements are often promoted as cure-alls, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking. Side effects range from change in skin color to organ damage.
Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful?
Get the facts before you try this technique that's popular among some people who practice alternative medicine, who claim it has many health benefits.
Concussion in children: What are the symptoms?
Whether your child's concussion is mild or severe, allow time to recover.
Coughing more after quitting smoking: What's the deal?
If you cough more than usual after you give up cigarettes, find out what it might mean and when to call the doctor.
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