Dr. Jack Forrest Melton M.D.

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• Do I Need to Change My Lifestyle Habits if I Have Hypothyroidism?

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• How Long Can Sperm Live?

  Introduction An average man ejaculates 1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of semen. This small amount of semen contains millions of sperm cells. It only takes one sperm to fertilize an egg, but each sperm has a limited life span, which begins once it leaves a man's body.For a couple trying to have a baby,...

• Chikungunya Fever: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

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• How Can I Control Sleep Talking?

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• Swollen Ankles, Feet, and Legs: Causes, Signs, Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment

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