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October 16, 2017

Can You Prevent Strep Throat?
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October 5, 2017

Can Cotton Swabs Cause Permanent Ear Damage?
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September 13, 2017

Nerve Pain: Is It Different From a Headache?
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October 16, 2017

Can You Prevent Strep Throat?
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October 5, 2017

Can Cotton Swabs Cause Permanent Ear Damage?
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September 13, 2017

Nerve Pain: Is It Different From a Headache?
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September 13, 2017

Don’t Be Afraid of the Prostate Exam
If you’re a man age 50 or older and haven’t had a prostate exam, you should talk to your doctor about schedul...
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September 7, 2017

Does Emergency Contraception Increase the Risk of Cancer?
Emergency contraception is available over-the-counter and is used by thousands of women each year. But does takin...
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September 6, 2017

How Dangerous Is Having an Enlarged Prostate?
About half of men older than 50 have an enlarged prostate. Here are some of the basic facts you need to know abou...
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September 5, 2017

Myth or Fact: Are Kidney Stones As Painful as Childbirth?
It has been said that passing a kidney stone is the closest a man will get to experiencing the pain of labor and ...
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September 5, 2017

Myth or Fact: Only Women Get Breast Cancer
If you guessed myth, you’re correct. Like women, men have breast tissue and, therefore, are also at risk for br...
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September 5, 2017

Do You Need to Visit Your Gynecologist Annually?
With all the various and seemingly conflicting recommendations out there, it’s no wonder there’s confusion ov...
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September 5, 2017

Do You Need Sunscreen if You Are Indoors All Day?
You’re sitting at home and enjoying your favorite show, with no intention of going outside. Do you still need t...
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August 29, 2017

What Happens to Your Body, When You Take a Puff of a Cigarette?
You may already be familiar with the dangers of smoking, but can one cigarette have an impact on your health? Smo...
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