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West Virginia Salmonella warning issued as 41 fall sick
The West Virginia Department of Health is investigating a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 41 people since early September, with five hospitalized. Patients range in age from 3 to 54.
Smoking withdrawal symptoms and how long they last
Smoking withdrawal is what your body and brain go through after you put down cigarettes. Common symptoms include intense cravings, irritability, anxiety, low mood, restlessness, poor sleep and trouble focusing.
What does living with HIV look like now compared to what most people imagine
HIV does not look the way most people imagine it. The disease that defined a generation of crisis and uncertainty has been transformed by decades of research into a manageable
Respiratory outbreak SARS exposed cracks in global health systems
SARS illness does not always announce itself with obvious warning signs. In the wet markets of Guangdong, China, in late 2002 A new virus, later identified as a coronavirus, is
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Why your skincare routine can cause more damage than protection in the long run
Skin is the body’s largest organ and primary physical barrier against environmental threat, and one of the most diagnostically informative surfaces any clinician or attentive person can observe. Changes in
Best sleeping position, why doctors say flip to your side
The best sleeping position for most adults is on your side, according to three sleep physicians who spoke with GQ. Side sleeping keeps the airway more open than lying on
Sexual health questions you should ask your doctor now
The most important sexual health questions to ask your doctor cover STI testing, changes in discharge or odor, pain during sex, erection problems, bladder leaks and low desire. Doctors say
Sleep position, which side is best for your heart?
Your sleep position can affect your breathing, digestion, circulation and joints. Back sleeping keeps the spine aligned but can worsen snoring and sleep apnea. Left side sleeping can ease acid
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Can an HIV diagnosis affect your relationship? what to know
Telling a romantic partner that you are living with HIV can bring up fear, uncertainty and concerns about how the relationship might change. Worries about stigma and rejection may make
7 simple ways to support kids through meltdowns
Children can experience emotions that feel too big to handle, from frustration when a game goes wrong to anger during everyday transitions. Although these reactions can be challenging for parents,
The real reason your body changes the moment intimacy begins
The chemistry behind physical closeness reaches far beyond the moment itself Physical closeness does more than bring two people together in the moment. Inside the brain, a cascade of chemical
5 things your dog already knows about your health before you do
Scientists are only beginning to explain what dogs have sensed for years Long before smartwatches started tracking heart rates and apps began predicting flu season, dogs were already doing the