Dr. William J Brunelli MD

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• How Long Can Sperm Live?

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• What Could Happen if My Pneumonia Remains Untreated?

  There are several types of pneumonia that vary in their degree of seriousness. Pneumonia caused by a viral infection can make people feel very sick with fever, cough, and tiredness. However, viral pneumonia tends to go away on its own after some time. A "walking pneumonia" is a mild case of...

• Why Are Chia Seeds Beneficial to our Health?

  These seeds were an integral part of Mayan and Aztec diets for years and were used as energy boosters in these early cultures. As many studies show, these seeds are good nutritional addition to foods. Chia seeds come in two colors: dark brown or black. The attractive quality of this food is that it...

• What Is Cellulitis?: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments of Cellulitis

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• Do Vitamin Supplements Alleviate Pain?

  Many people are now turning to nutritional supplements for pain management, as they become less tolerant towards the side effects of pain medications. Physicians also seem to be attracted by the idea of using supplements and recommend one or the other to their patients. Supplements may be vitamins,...