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Katie Brind'Amour

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Does Your School District Have a No-Nits Policy?

Historically, schools have embraced strict "no-nit" policies to prevent the spread of head lice. The AAP says these policies don't really work--should your school get with the times?

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Why Your Kids’ Head Lice is Harder to Treat than Ever Before

Common head lice is increasingly resistant to over-the-counter insecticidal drugs. How can you treat your child's case if these meds don't work?

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Life (and Death) with MS: What's Expected?

Death is pretty much a sure thing for us all. As much as we hate to talk about it, though, it's important to stay up-to-date on the latest about life expectancy when you have MS.

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Physical Barriers to Fertility

In some cases, infertility is caused by more than hormonal imbalances or misunderstanding ovulation. Some couples experience physical barriers to achieving pregnancy.

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Is It Truly "Low T," or Something Else?

Many men now blame low energy and lack of libido on "low T." But are the symptoms of low T really hypogonadism, or are they signs of an entirely different health condition?

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When Erectile Dysfunction is a Blessing

Few men would characterize erectile dysfunction (ED) as a gift. But when it can alert men and their doctors to serious underlying disease, ED may be just that.

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7 Clicks to Cancer (or Other Impending Doom)

No matter what your actual condition, chances are that with just a few clicks you can end up diagnosing yourself with cancer. Find out how to navigate the web to get more reliable health info.

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Is it “Just the Flu,” or a Sign of HIV?

Some of the first signs of HIV seem just like the flu. Learn exactly what to look for and how to protect yourself. And get tested!

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Binge Drinking and Your (Irritable) Bowel

Alcohol and IBS have had a shaky relationship in research. Generally, experts advise people with IBS to avoid alcohol altogether--but new findings suggest it may all depend on quantity.

At-Home Psoriasis Treatments—What’s the Rub? (in Cleveland Heights Patch)

Psoriasis can be difficult to treat. Find out which home remedies are worth a try--and what you may have been missing in your care regimen!

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