Medications
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Molluscum contagiosum
Learn how to prevent and treat this common skin infection that affects people of all ages.
Grapefruit: Beware of dangerous medication interactions
Some medicines don't mix with grapefruit and other citrus fruits. Learn what's safe.
Antibiotics and alcohol
Alcohol doesn't lower the effectiveness of most antibiotics. But it's still a good idea to avoid alcohol while taking antibiotics.
Don't let your tots burn
When you head outside for family fun this summer, be sure to protect small children from burns. Keep sunblock handy and protect against other burn hazards: 1. Keep little ones away from grills, fire pits and campfires. 2. Don't let children play with or near fireworks or sparklers. 3. Check children's car seats for hot straps or buckles. These can heat up quickly in a car parked in direct sunlight.
Pain medicines after surgery
Pain medicines and anesthesia can control pain after surgery and lead to faster healing.
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.
Kawasaki disease
Learn more about this condition that primarily affects young children and causes inflammation in the walls of the arteries throughout the body.
Hemangioma
This red mark on a baby's skin looks like a rubbery bump or flat red mark and is made up of extra blood vessels in the skin. It generally goes away by age 10. Learn more about its causes and treatment.
Oral thrush
Oral thrush is a fungal infection caused by the overgrowth of Candida albicans, which causes creamy white lesions on the tongue and lining of your mouth.
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