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Medical credentials and degrees explained
Confused by the credentials for doctors, nurses and physician assistants? Get definitions of common credentials and learn why they matter.
HPV infection: How does it cause cervical cancer?
Cervical cancer is most often caused by a genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.
Caffeine and depression: Is there a link?
Caffeine and depression are not directly linked, but there can be an indirect connection.
ADHD diet: Do food additives cause hyperactivity?
Better research is needed to find out if limiting certain foods or food additives will help reduce hyperactivity and ADHD symptoms.
Breast cysts: What role does caffeine play?
Too much caffeine may possibly increase your risk of breast discomfort.
Is fibromyalgia hereditary?
Is fibromyalgia hereditary? The disorder appears to run in families.
After a flood, are food and medicines safe to use?
After a flood, don't eat foods or take medications that have come into contact with flood water or contaminated water.
Infant jaundice
Learn about this common condition in newborns, especially those born preterm. With close monitoring and light therapy, complications are rare.
Sex headaches
Learn about the causes and treatment of this type of headache.
Video: Heartburn and hiatal hernia
Watch this video to learn about heartburn and hiatal hernia.
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