Lauren Hughes Fiocco

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• How to Prevent Cold Sores

  Cold sores are small blisters that start with itching, tingling, or a burning sensation around the mouth.  After a day or two, fluid-filled blisters will appear.  The sores are commonly seen on the edges of the lower lip.The herpes simplex virus or HSV is the main cause of cold sores.  The virus...

• Research Uncovers Bacterial Enzyme Responsible for Crohn's Disease Development

  Research in several different medical fields—most notably including mental health and autoimmune disease—have begun to trace the roots of their problems back to an unlikely source. Mental health disorders like depression and anxiety, and autoimmune disorders like Crohn’s disease, have been...

• What Is Venlafaxine: Uses, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions

  Generic Name: VenlafaxineBrand Name(s): Effexor, Effexor XRIntroductionVenlafaxine belongs to the class of selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), which are used for the treatment of anxiety, panic disorder, and major depressive disorder. This medication works by...

• People Who Suffer From Allergies May Not be Able to Enjoy the Great Outdoors

  If you want to enjoy the outdoors, but you're afraid it will cause your allergies to flare-up, follow these tips:Choose friendly plants for your garden – This is one of the most important tips when you decide to grow a garden of your own in the backyard, and will minimize the exposure to...

• Young Mom Faces Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis—Twice

  At the age of 23, Shelby Woods faces every parent’s worst nightmare – a sick child. However, for Shelby, this nightmare is greater because both of her children, Sienna and Noah, were diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, an incurable genetic disease that had them going in and out of the...