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Cold medicines for kids: What's the risk?
Cold medicines aren't recommended for young children. Here's why.
Treating asthma in children ages 5 to 11
Learn more about this airway condition in kids 5 to 11 years old. Get the facts on symptoms, treatments and asthma action plans.
Pain medicines after surgery
Pain medicines and anesthesia can control pain after surgery and lead to faster healing.
Acetaminophen and children: Why dose matters
This medicine is an effective pain reliever, but an overdose can happen all too easily. Follow these tips to keep your child safe.
Antibiotics: Are you misusing them?
The overuse of antibiotics creates antibiotic-resistant germs. Protect yourself and others by using antibiotics wisely.
Tianeptine: Is safe use possible?
Tianeptine is a medicine used in some countries for depression and anxiety. Learn why it is best to avoid it.
Treating COVID-19 at home: Care tips for you and others
COVID-19 can sometimes be treated at home. Understand emergency symptoms to watch for, how to protect others if you're ill, how to protect yourself while caring for a sick loved one and other coping tips.
Asthma: Limit asthma attacks caused by colds or flu
If you have asthma, find out how to keep your sneeze from turning into a wheeze due to colds or flu.
Types of psoriasis
Learn to identify types of psoriasis, such as guttate psoriasis and scalp psoriasis, by appearance.
Herd immunity and COVID-19: What you need to know
To protect groups of people over time, it helps to know what level of recovery or vaccination in a population makes it hard for a germ to spread.
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