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The Cough Conundrum – Stay Home or Safe to Go Out?

Lets face it. If you have been to your childs school or daycare over the past several weeks, you have undoubtedly heard a contagious chorus of coughs and sniffles. The unfortunately inevitable virus swap reaches its peak during the winter season and on average, a young child will have 6-10 colds per year. I am most commonly asked about the symptoms associated with the common cold and flu, including a runny nose, cough, and fever.

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Issues With Teen Obesity

Teenage obesity is a continually growing problem that has an impact on the physical and mental health of America’s teenage population. This weight-related challenge can impact not only a teen’s current physical health, but also his likelihood of being an obese adult. Many have suggested approaches aimed at curbing this problem, from making junk food unavailable in school to organizing programs that promote teen physical activity, yet nothing has proven ultimately effective in reducing the pervasiveness of this problem.

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The Side Effects of Botox Cosmetics

Many women request Botox cosmetic treatments to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles or to stop excessive underarm sweating, according to MedlinePlus and the Mayo Clinic. In some instances, Botox injections can also be used to treat painful symptoms associated with medical conditions. However, while Botox can smooth out your wrinkles, it poses certain dangers. Botox is made from the same bacterium that can cause botulism; the Botox treatment can potentially cause some unpleasant side effects.