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Is Poison Ivy Is Contagious?

Is Poison Ivy Contagious?

Itch, itch, scratch, scratch. This is our vision of having poison ivy, so it's no surprise that if you see someone with the tell-tale rash,...
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Loneliness

Not Only the Lonely: Loneliness May Be Contagious

A new study has found that loneliness may be spread from one person to another within a community or social network
Contributor : Dena Afrasiabi
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Mono: The Makeout Disease

Mono: The Makeout Disease

Although 95% of us will get mononucleosis at some point, mono makes itself most known on college campuses. If you're experiencing symptoms o...
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Treating and Preventing Herpes Outbreaks

Herpes: Treating & Preventing Outbreaks

If you have genital herpes, medication options and lifestyle changes can clear up a current outbreak of sores while also preventing new ones...
Expert : Dr. Alice Ko
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Understanding Herpes

Understanding Herpes

Genital herpes affects twenty-five percent of Americans - in any given year it affects more people than the common cold! Here's what you nee...
Expert : Dr. Alice Ko
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The Problem With Pink Eye

The Problem With Pink Eye

Pink eye, or conjunctivitis as your doctor may call it, is a contagious disease that affects many college students. Blame close quarters and...
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Top Ten Herpes Facts

Top Ten Herpes Facts

Ninety percent of people infected with herpes don't have any symptoms! What else don't you know about this common STD?
Expert : Dr. Alice Ko
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Risk Factors for Cancer

Cancer doesn't discriminate, and anyone can get this disease. However, some factors can increase your likelihood of developing cancer.
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Vaccines for Your Baby

Top Ten Vaccines

Baby vaccines are tough to watch for both parent and child, but just a few vaccinations during your newborn's first years will help protect ...
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Why We Vaccinate

In the U.S., vaccination programs have eliminated or significantly reduced many vaccine-preventable diseases.
Contributor : CDC
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