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Man who had monkeypox shares day-by-day photos of his lesions, says he almost passed out from the pain
Silver Steele thought his case was mild. But it got worse, with large lesions on his chin and blind…
Marianne Guenot
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How to tell the difference between eczema and psoriasis and get the right treatment
Eczema and psoriasis come with similar symptoms and therefore can be easy to confuse. Here's how to…
Adam Barnes,Debra Jaliman
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What those white spots on your tonsils mean and how to get rid of them
White spots on your tonsils are usually a sign of infection like strep, mononucleosis, or yeast inf…
Cassandra Miasnikov,Jason McK…
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Antibiotics treat infections by killing or sterilizing bacteria right after the first dose
Antibiotics start working immediately by rupturing the protective cell walls of harmful bacteria, b…
Zia Sherrell,Graham Snyder
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How probiotics may help you deal with the uncomfortable side effects of antibiotics
Some doctors recommend taking probiotics during and after you complete a course of antibiotics — he…
Ashley Laderer,David Seres
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25 immune-boosting foods, and more tips, to help you fight the common cold
The common cold will last 7-10 days but if you stay hydrated, get the right vitamins and minerals, …
Jessica Orwig,Scott Kaiser
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A woman who had a flesh-eating infection said she'd rather give birth 12 times in a day than go through it again
Necrotizing fasciitis, a flesh-eating infection, rapidly spreads in the body. It requires surgery t…
Kelsie Sandoval,Andrea Michel…
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A fever is rarely a reason to go to the hospital - here's what to do if you or your child has a fever
Adults and children can often recover from a fever on their own. But a fever in infants should be t…
Nicky LaMarco,Dipesh Navsaria
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Toxic shock syndrome is extremely rare - Here's what symptoms to look out for if you think you have it
Toxic shock syndrome is a rare and often fatal disease. Symptoms manifest quickly (within two to f…
Carla Delgado,Jason McKnight
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Why UV light is one of the most effective ways to sanitize your home
UV light is one of the most effective methods of sanitation. Here's how UV rays work and evidence t…
Katie Scarlett Brandt
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What to do when you think your child has a fever
Fever in children isn't usually a cause for concern because fevers are so common. However, there ar…
Carla Delgado,Dipesh Navsaria
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5 major causes of pneumonia and how you can prevent it
You can get pneumonia due to a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection. You can also get hostpital-ac…
Laura Lopez Gonzalez,Jason Mc…
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The difference between bacteria and viruses, which is more harmful, and how to prevent infection from both
Bacteria and viruses are the most common causes of disease, but they have some key differences. Her…
Kelly Burch,Tania Elliott
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Beards carry a host of bacteria — but not much more than clean-shaven skin
Despite the results of a viral study that claimed beards have more germs than dog fur, experts say …
Ashley Laderer
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Fever facts: A guide to symptoms, treatment, and when to see a doctor
A fever is when your body temperature is higher than normal. Here's what you need to know about fev…
Laura Goldman
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Can you get mono twice? It's very rare — here's why
You will likely not get mono twice, as once you have the virus that causes mono, it will usually re…
Laura Goldman
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How do you get mono? It spreads through saliva and is often called 'the kissing disease'
You may get mono by contracting the Epstein-Barr virus. It spreads through saliva, like when you're…
Erin Heger
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How to tell if you have a cold and what you can do to recover faster
The common cold will last 7-10 days but if you stay hydrated, get the right vitamins and minerals, …
Jessica Orwig
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The most common causes of chills — with or without fever — and how to get rid of them
Chills are often caused by a fever due to infection, but they can also occur as a result of low blo…
Erin Heger
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Antivirals work in a couple of ways that can prevent the virus from spreading once inside you or by preventing infection from ever taking hold
Antivirals are a class of prescription medication that helps fight viral infections like the flu an…