Muscle Strains Muscle strains are often referred to as “torn muscles” or “pulled muscles,” and they occur when there is damage to muscle fibers and other fibers that help attach muscle to bone. Strained muscles often heal on their own without treatment, and the resulting discomfort may be managed with over-the-counter pain medication. However, you…
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Influenza, or the flu, is a viral infection that affects your respiratory system, and each year it causes countless sick days at work and school, and generally makes people feel miserable. It can also pose a serious health risk to young children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems. From 3000 to 49,000 people…
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The Ebola virus has received substantial media attention in recent weeks, and it has been the source of much conjecture and even panic. But does Ebola pose a serious health risk to Americans? If you’re planning to travel to an African nation where Ebola has been present and you have questions, consult with your primary…
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Most people associate hair loss with balding men, but the loss of hair can occur anywhere on the body, and anyone can experience hair loss regardless of gender or age. While hair thinning and loss is natural with age, some hair loss is a symptom of other conditions. If you have concerns about hair loss,…
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