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The jury is still out on whether people at moderate risk of a first heart attack or stroke should take
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Few studies have explored health professionals’ understanding of racism in healthcare, and how they manage it in practice. A new
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The most immediate symptom of a traumatic breast injury is the pain. A traumatic breast injury can cause pain from
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Peeling skin is a common problem after a sunburn. In this article, we look at some simple steps that people
Continue reading »Home remedies for pinworms: Effectiveness and use
Pinworm infection is the most common worm infection in the United States. It is highly contagious and spreads quickly from
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