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How to treat a piercing site infection
Learn what you can do at home if your ear new piercing becomes infected.
High cholesterol in children: How is it treated?
High cholesterol in children can lead to narrowed and hardened arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease later in life.
Heart rate: What's normal?
A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. A heart rate above or below that may signal a problem.
Heart cancer: Is there such a thing?
Although heart tumors do occur, the vast majority of them are noncancerous (benign).
HPV infection: A cause of cancer in men?
Learn what types of cancer human papillomavirus can cause and how you can lower your risk.
HER2-positive breast cancer: What is it?
HER2-positive breast cancer tends to be more aggressive than other types of breast cancer. Treatments that target HER2 are very effective.
Gallbladder polyps: Can they be cancerous?
The size of gallbladder polyps can be a useful predictor of whether they're cancerous.
Frequent sex: Does it protect against prostate cancer?
Some studies have suggested that frequent ejaculation may reduce the risk of prostate cancer. But other research hasn't supported this idea.
Foot swelling during air travel: A concern?
Swelling of the leg or foot while flying is common and usually harmless.
Flu shots for kids: Does my child need a flu shot?
Know the latest recommendations for children's flu vaccines.
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