Ana Flores

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• Ways to Prevent Head Lice

  A head louse is a minute, tiny, wingless insect living in the child’s hair. Head lice depend on human blood drawn from the skin for survival. They usually affect kids and can be bothersome, itchy, and hard to treat. Head lice are not deadly. Usually, lice infestations are preventable and do not...

• Study Finds New Breakthrough for Lupus: Transplanting Placental Cells

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• What Are the Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar?

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• Can Going Gluten-Free Help with Crohn's and Colitis?

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• What Does Dark Stool Mean?

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