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• What is Blepharitis?

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• Does Type 2 Diabetes Occur in Adulthood?

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• Do Children Need Vitamin Supplements?

  As a parent, it is very normal to worry whether your child is getting all the necessary nutrients, especially when the child is a picky eater. Now that there are plenty of chewable and gummy vitamins available in the market. When should you choose a multivitamin or dietary supplement? Experts are of...