Maria Magdalena Farias LMSW

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• What is Eye Herpes?

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• What Precautions Should be Taken for Peanut Allergies?

  Peanut allergies are one of the most common allergies in children, and often result in serious allergic responses. Moreover, with peanut allergy, even a small amount of allergen may result in a serious response. It is easy to predict the presence of nuts in some foods, while in some others, like...

• What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes?

  Diabetes comes with a lot of signs, so it is important to recognize the signs and symptoms before it is too late. It's important to see your doctor before the symptoms become severe. Type 2 diabetes symptoms often develop slowly and most people don’t even know it. It is really important to get a...

• Porn-Induced Erectile Dysfunction: Is It Real?

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• Atrial Fibrillation: What is the Maze Procedure?

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