Dr. Kristen Tiare Sramek M.D.

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• Kimchi's Health Benefits and More

  Kimchi is a Korean side dish made with salted and fermented vegetables. This Korean staple side dish usually has cabbage, radish, garlic, ginger, and various seafood, with spices and seasonings. In the past, kimchi was stored in jars and buried in the ground to stay at a certain temperature suitable...

• Tylenol-Codeine Side Effects

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• Xanax: Side Effects, Withdrawal Symptoms, & the Safe Way to Get Off the Drug

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• Conjunctivitis: When to See an Ophthalmologist and What to Expect

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• 5 Tips on Living with Lung Cancer

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