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Zinc for colds: The final word?
Everyone's heard of taking zinc for colds. But does it really work?
Yeast infection in men: How can I tell if I have one?
Yeast infections can occur in men, causing inflammation of the penis (balanitis). Learn what signs and symptoms could mean you have a yeast infection.
X-linked agammaglobulinemia
This genetic disease weakens the immune system, mainly in males, and leads to having infections often.
Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome
This heart condition present at birth causes a fast heartbeat. Rarely, it can cause sudden cardiac death. Know the symptoms and how it's treated.
Withdrawal method (coitus interruptus)
The withdrawal method — pulling the penis out of the vagina before ejaculation — isn't the most effective birth control. Learn about the pros and cons.
Whooping cough
Learn more about the symptoms, causes, treatment of this highly contagious, vaccine-preventable lung infection.
What a newborn really looks like
Here's what to expect when you meet your baby for the first time.
What a newborn really looks like
Here's what to expect when you meet your baby for the first time.
Video: Baby's soft spots (fontanels)
A baby's soft spots (fontanels) close when the skull bones fuse together. See how.
Vesicoureteral reflux
Learn about what happens if urine flows backward from the bladder. Usually found in children, this condition boosts the risk of urinary tract infections.
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