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• Ringworm Treatment: Type of Treatment and Natural Home Remedies

  Ringworm is a fungal type of infection, which is caused by the fungal organisms known as dermatophytes. It can affect various parts of the body, especially the skin on the hands, feet, face, and neck. It can also affect the scalp or nails. Initially, it appears as a small dot. Gradually, as the...

• Understanding Metabolism

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• What Should I Drink When Dehydrated?

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• Roles of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship

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• What is a Lactose Intolerance Diet?

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