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• Ear Infections: What is Swimmer’s Ear?

  Swimmer’s ear, or otitis external, is the infection of a person's outer ear. It is caused by an inflammation of the external ear canal that extends from the ear pinna to the ear drum. This type of ear infection commonly occurs due to lingering moisture in the ear, followed by a resulting bacterial...

• Risk Factors for Testicular Cancer

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• Antibiotic Use by Pregnant Women Is a Risk Factor for Crohn’s and Colitis, Study Says

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• Muscular Dystrophy: Types and Designed Proteins for Treatment

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• What Could Jaw Pain Mean?

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