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• What Are the Symptoms of Strep Throat?

  Strep throat is the infection of the throat and tonsils by the streptococcus bacteria. Bacterial infections are one of the causes of sore throats and are very common in children and adolescents. The severity of a sore throat depends on the type of streptococcus causing the infection. Moreover, sore...

• Septum Piercing: Everything You Need to Know About the Piercing

  Septum piercing is not a modern fad since it has been around for a long while, probably since the Iron Age. There have been various examples of statues and other carved images that indicate the historical authenticity of septum piercing. It is not a new discovery or a new fad, but one that has...

• Excessive Weight Gain During Pregnancy is Linked to Childhood Obesity

  Researchers from Children’s Hospital in Boston and Columbia University in New York, report that women who put on a lot of weight during pregnancy are more likely to have babies having high birth weight and is linked to the risk of childhood obesity. High birth weight is associated with higher body...

• Taking Plavix and Root Canal Treatment

  Generic Name: ClopidogrelBrand Name: PlavixWhat is Plavix?Plavix is a drug that prevents the platelets in the blood from sticking together, thereby avoiding the formation of blood clots. There can be unwanted cases of blood clots, which can occur in cases of heart diseases or blood vessel...

• Stridor in Children: Croup Is Not the Only Cause

  Stridor is a high-pitched sound that is caused by a disrupted airflow. It is a sign of an upper airway obstruction that affects children more than adults. A disrupted airflow is caused by a blockage in the voice box (larynx) or windpipe (trachea). Stridor is most noticeable during inhalation, but...

• Study Reveals Fructan Causes Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity

  Nowadays, it's very common to see a lot of food items in the grocery store claim to be “gluten-free.” Some restaurants also entice their customers by claiming that they serve dishes without gluten in them. And, other times, it's also possible to hear some people ask the local bakeries if they...