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Can vitamin C prevent the flu?

I've been trying to boost up my immune system so that I don't have to take any of my sick days from work. I want to try taking something like, Airborne, to increase my levels...
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Are there side effects with statins?

I need to take statins to lower my blood cholesterol levels, but I'm a little worried about taking them so frequently. Should I expect to have any side effects?
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Do antibiotics always work for children with peptic ulcers?

My daughter was diagnosed with a peptic ulcer and was prescribed with antibiotics. It's been a couple of weeks and we're now at the end of her antibiotic pack, but she's still...
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Is obesity a direct cause of diabetes?

My family has long history of obesity, and I think that's why most of them suffer from type 2 diabetes. I'm not considered obese yet, nor do I have diabetes. But if I don't take...
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What are the first symptoms of dementia?

I think my grandmother is already showing signs of dementia--like memory loss and forgetting where she placed her keys. But I'm not really too sure. She's still young, like in...
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What happens when my CPAP mask is too large?

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea a while ago, and need to use a CPAP machine while I sleep. But the mask that I have is a little too large for my mouth. What should I be doing...
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What is the best way to get rid of pain in my knee?

I have a lot of pain in my knee, mainly from working out. I work out almost every day, and so I know this pain is from that. Sometimes I take NSAIDs, other times I apply ice...
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What are the symptoms of fatty liver disease?

My father was diagnosed with fatty liver disease after going to the doctor for a routine appointment for his diabetes. It seemed he had no symptoms for this disease at all before...
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Are chest pains always an emergency?

My mom was having chest pains the other day, and I wanted to take her to the hospital but she told me that she was okay and refused to go. It turned out that she was dealing with...
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Does insomnia affect my child's schooling?

I think my daughter has insomnia. She stays up all night and takes naps throughout the day when she's home. I haven't heard anything from her school about her falling asleep...
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My son's school isn't taking his nut allergy seriously. How can I make them understand?

I've been back and forth about my son's school about what he can and cannot be around because of his nut allergy. When I talk the the principal and administration, and nurse,...
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Is incontinence normal after treatment for a kidney infection?

My daughter did not complain about the pain associated with a kidney infection until it was too late. We had to go to urgent care, and then to a hospital where she was immediately...
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Is my daughter too young for antidepressants?

My daughter is a teenager, 15-years-old. I've been having her go to a psychiatrist once she started showing symptoms of depression and had expressed suicidal thoughts. I'm happy...
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What are the best ways to strengthen my child's bones?

My son has a deficiency in calcium, and his pediatrician wants him to be on calcium supplements since I can't get him to have enough dairy. Obviously, this is going to affect...
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What should I do if I have pink eye?

So I was washing my face yesterday and I rubbed my eye with a towel. Today it's red in the corner of my eye for some reason. And I'm really concerned about it. Is it pink eye?...
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Do stents need to be replaced?

My uncle had to have 7 stents put in place after his heart attack. Do these stents need to be replaced after some time? Or are they reliable enough to last a lifetime?
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What are some foods that have vitamin D?

I was told that I have a vitamin D deficiency, so I need to stock up on it as soon as possible. What are some vitamin D foods that I should be having? Should I look into supplements?...
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How many chest compressions should I do in case of a heart attack?

If someone has a heart attack around me and need chest compressions, or CPR, how many chest compressions should I do to help them?
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My son is pretty sedentary. What should I do?

My son spends most of his time playing video games and being in his room. He's pretty sedentary, and I think he's gaining a lot of weight because of it since he barely exercises....
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My son has frequent nose bleeds. What should I do?

My son has a nose bleed at least once or twice a week, and this mainly happens during the weather. Right now, we pretty much deal with it because it's a seasonal thing, but there...
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