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Taking Charge

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It may be small, but it can bring a Navy SEAL to his knees. With its spasms of pain, a...
The number of calories in your favorite burger and fries combo at your local drive-thru will soon no longer be...
In its 2014 World Cancer Report, the World Health Organization (WHO) concluded that there is no safe level of alcohol...
The patient weighed about 300 pounds, was 6 feet tall and had severe hemophilia A. His body mass index (BMI)...
Living with a bleeding disorder affects more than just your physical health. Psychosocial issues also limit your ability to lead...
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Although arthritis may worsen with aging, you can keep your joints in motion even as you age. The secret is...
Prophylaxis is not just for kids anymore. With the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) approval of Kogenate®, Bayer HealthCare’s...
Seasonal allergies cause itchy eyes, sneezing, sinus congestion or runny noses in millions of people. Many seek relief from a...
The French didn’t formerly call influenza (flu) “la grippe” for nothing. The respiratory disease grabs you immediately, causing days of...
Fatigue is the best pillow, said Benjamin Franklin. But pain is not. Pain ruins a good night’s sleep and causes...
Having the right health insurance can mean the difference between smooth sailing and being shipwrecked when it comes to coverage...
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