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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.
Baby sign language: A good idea?
Understand the benefits of baby sign language.
Men: Consider this when life throws you a curveball
Studies show that men display more evidence of the "fight or flight" response to stress. Recognizing your coping strategies is the first step to increasing resilience and improving your ability to withstand life's challenges.
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.
Mumps
Find out more about the symptoms and treatment of this viral illness and how vaccines can prevent it.
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