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Having CIPO can affect life expectancy, especially in infants. Adults may have a better outlook, and treatment may improve quality of life.

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There are many things to consider when deciding what medical supplies you should have at home. The CDC, FEMA, and others have ...

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A CDC advisory panel voted 5–1 to recommend only flu vaccines without the preservative thimerosal, a mercury-containing ...

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Researchers say daily coffee consumption can lower a person’s overall mortality risk as well as their risk of death from ...

Ritalin is one of the treatment options used for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). When you first start taking Ritalin for ADHD, the side effects are usually temporary. Learn more ...

The American Diabetes Association recommends the 15-15 rule. If your blood sugar dips below 70 mg/dL: Eat at least 15 grams of carbohydrates. Wait 15 minutes to recheck your blood sugar. If you ...