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Vegetarian diet: Can it help me control my diabetes?
Although switching to a vegetarian diet won't cure diabetes, it may offer some benefits.
Ventricular fibrillation
Without fast treatment, this heart rhythm problem can cause death within minutes. Learn the symptoms of VFib and what actions to take to save a life.
Vicks VapoRub: An effective nasal decongestant?
Find out why you should not use this ointment to ease a stuffy nose during a cold.
Video: An asthma attack
What happens to your airways during an asthma attack?
Video: How to measure blood pressure using a manual monitor
Watch this video to learn how to measure blood pressure using a manual monitor.
Video: How to measure blood pressure using an automatic monitor
Watch this video to learn how to measure blood pressure using an automatic monitor.
Video: How to use a peak flow meter
Asthma attacks taking you by surprise? Take regular peak flow meter readings, as shown in this video, to predict asthma episodes and better control your condition.
Video: Keratoconus
Scleral contact lenses may be an alternative to surgery for many patients with keratoconus.
Video: What is blood pressure?
Watch this video to see what your blood pressure reading means.
Vitamin C: Can it prevent colds?
In most cases, vitamin C supplements won't help prevent colds. However, taking vitamin C before the onset of cold symptoms may shorten the duration of symptoms. Vitamin C may provide benefit for people at high risk of colds due to frequent exposure: for example, children who attend group child care during the winter.
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