Staying healthy
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Heart attack prevention: Should I avoid secondhand smoke?
It's possible that secondhand smoke can irritate the arteries and increase the risk of a heart attack.
Body lice
Body lice are tiny insects that live in your clothing and feed on your blood. Find out how to treat and prevent this itchy nuisance of a bug.
Strep throat
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this throat bacterial infection in children and adults.
Triple X syndrome
Females with this genetic disorder have three X chromosomes instead of two. Symptoms can be mild or include developmental delays and learning disabilities.
Infectious diseases
Viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites can all cause infection. Find out more about how to prevent and treat these conditions.
Malaria
Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention of this infectious disease transmitted to humans through mosquito bites.
Rotavirus
Learn more about this common childhood condition that causes fever, vomiting, diarrhea and sometimes abdominal pain.
Blocked tear duct
Watery, irritated eyes may occur when your tears can't drain normally. Learn about this common eye condition that affects newborns and sometimes, adults.
Dental floss vs. water flosser: Which is better?
Cleaning between your teeth every day is an important part of good oral health.
When to brush your teeth
When should you brush your teeth? Learn how to protect your oral health.
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