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When should I call the doctor if my child has a fever?

When your child has a fever, call your doctor if: You have a newborn baby under 90 days old... Full Answer

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Why is saturated fat bad for my health?

Eating foods high in saturated fat increases blood levels of LDL cholesterol and total... Full Answer

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How can drinking water help me lose weight?

Drinking water is certainly important for overall health and is a great choice for hydration... Full Answer

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How should I treat my child's cold?

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) does not recommend any over-the-counter cold and cough... Full Answer

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What are ways to relieve cold and flu symptoms?

Here are some tips to help ease cold or flu symptoms and get better faster: Rest. This is one... Full Answer

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Can antibiotics prevent bacterial infections?

Using antibiotics to prevent a bacterial infection only contributes to antibiotic resistance.... Full Answer

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How serious are coughs?

Coughs are annoying, but most of the time they're not serious. Even bronchitis -- inflammation... Full Answer

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Do I need antibiotics if I have green nasal mucus?

When cold or flu germs infect the nose, the nose makes mucus to help wash the germs away. At... Full Answer

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How can I tell if I have strep throat?

There's a fairly common bacterial infection of the throat called "strep throat." If strep... Full Answer

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What are symptoms of colds or flu?

When viruses infect your respiratory system (nose, throat, and chest), they can cause any or... Full Answer

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Why are antibiotics not used to treat colds and flu?

Here are reasons why your doctor won't give you antibiotics for your cold or flu: Antibiotics... Full Answer

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What are ways to manage cold and flu symptoms?

Here are things you can do to manage cold and flu symptoms: Learn more about your symptoms,... Full Answer

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How serious are cold and flu symptoms?

Coughs, sore throats, runny and stuffy noses, and other cold and flu symptoms can make you... Full Answer

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How can I lower my cholesterol levels?

If you have high cholesterol, follow these tips: Change your eating habits. Limit cholesterol... Full Answer

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How often should I have my cholesterol level tested?

By itself, high blood cholesterol doesn't cause any symptoms. As a result, many people don't... Full Answer

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