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Tetralogy of Fallot (Birth Defects)

Tetralogy of Fallot is a problem with the heart's structure that is present at birth. This defect changes the normal flow of blood through t...
Contributor : CDC
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William Syndrome Treatment & Prognosis

There is no cure for Williams syndrome, nor is there a standard course of treatment
Pregnancy Health Guru
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National Condom Week: A Salute to Condoms

In the United States, February is traditionally National Condom Month, a time to reflect upon this all-important, but often undervalued, pie...
Contributor : Jennifer Bunn, RN
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Stephen Hawking: Living with ALS

Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking turned 67 years old this month (January 8th), despite living with ALS for over 40 years.
Contributor : Jennifer Bunn, RN
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Genital Wart Vaccine Effective For Men, Too

The infamous Gardasil vaccine, focus of much controversy over the last two years, has been found to be safe and effective at preventing geni...
Contributor : Jennifer Bunn, RN
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US Smoking Rate Falls Under 20 Percent

Just in time for Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the CDC has released a report which finds that the number of Americans who smoke has dropped b...
Contributor : Jennifer Bunn, RN
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Patrick Swayze's Illness Builds Awareness of Pancreatic Cancer

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and Patrick Swayze?s battle with this cancer has focused new attention on the illness.
Contributor : Jennifer Bunn, RN
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Cholesterol Awareness Month

Cholesterol? Why should you care? Well, it is National Cholesterol Education Month for one (and no, I didn?t almost forget because cholester...
Contributor : Christopher Bruno
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