disease
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis Is Scary But Rare
A Massachusetts woman recently died of eastern equine encephalitis, and health authorities in the area are on the alert. But EEE is an extremely rare disease, and the main thing you need to know is that it’s always a good idea to protect yourself from mosquito bites.
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What Is Tetanus, Anyway?
Rusty nails are famously associated with tetanus, but the disease is actually caused by bacteria, and doesn’t have anything specifically to do with rust. Here’s your primer on what tetanus is, and how to avoid it (spoiler: there’s a vaccine).
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How To Talk To Your Kid About A Loved One’s Illness
My father-in-law was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease nearly 10 years ago. His tremor is noticeable and my daughter has known there is something that makes her Papa’s hands shake. For years, my wife and I chose to leave it at that because no other symptoms have been apparent to her, and she has not asked.
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How To Deal With Food Poisoning
Food poisoning sucks, but if you do get it, you should know how to figure out which type it is, what you’re in for, and the best way to deal with it so you can feel better.