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Infectious diseases
Viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites can all cause infection. Find out more about how to prevent and treat these conditions.
Blocked tear duct
Watery, irritated eyes may occur when your tears can't drain normally. Learn about this common eye condition that affects newborns and sometimes, adults.
Cellulitis: How to prevent recurrent episodes
Learn to treat and prevent recurrent cellulitis.
Shingles vaccine: Can I transmit the vaccine virus to others?
A shingles vaccine uses only part of the varicella-zoster virus, so you can't infect others.
Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D.O.?
You know what M.D. means, but what does D.O. mean? What's different and what's alike between these two kinds of health care providers?
Pulse pressure: An indicator of heart health?
Pulse pressure may be a strong predictor of heart problems, especially for older adults.
High-protein diets: Are they safe?
Considering a high-protein diet for weight loss? Understand the precautions first.
Alcohol: Does it affect blood pressure?
Drinking too much alcohol can raise blood pressure to unhealthy levels.
Priapism
Understand the symptoms, possible causes and treatment of prolonged erection of the penis, including when to seek emergency care.
Small vessel disease
Also called coronary microvascular disease, this type of heart disease can be hard to detect. Know the symptoms and how it's diagnosed and treated.
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