Dr. Shelene S. Ruggio M.D.

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• Is the Keratin Hair Treatment Safe?

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• COPD: Can Obesity Make it Worse?

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• The Color Red Can Boost Your Energy

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• Culinary Boredom May Help You to Lose Weight

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• What is Sepsis?

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