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Mononucleosis, often called the kissing disease, is a viral illness most often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. The virus is transferred through saliva, such as through kissing, coughing, sneezing, or …

Diarrhea is a common condition with many causes. While it is never comfortable, severe cases can lead to dehydration and even death. While diarrhea can result from infection or as …

As health insurance premiums continue to rise, and the cost of prescription medications skyrockets, you may be wondering: Why does health care cost so much? The answer is absurdly simple: …

You’re violently ill. You can’t keep any food down, and you feel terrible. Was it something you ate? Or is it a bug that’s going around? What’s the difference between …

It’s a sad fact of life that, as you get older, your mind begins to deteriorate. You’re at a greater risk for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, as well …

As the debate over health care reform continues in Congress, frustration continues to build up on all side of the debate. Congressional Republican leadership would like to see a quick …

The continuing pull out of health care companies from the individual insurance market is reducing health care coverage across the country. In some areas, the individual marketplaces may be left …

The Zika virus, which featured prominently in the news during the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics, may be making a resurgence this summer. No cases have been reported in …

Spring is finally here and, if you’ve been cooped up all winter, you’re probably itching to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. But be careful, because this year’s tick …

When you see a headline like, “Study finds link between blood sugar and brain cancer,” what do you assume? Probably a story about the dangers of high blood sugar and …