Melissa Frick

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• Turmeric: A Wonder Spice for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

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• What is the Dengue Triad?

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• Mononucleosis: Am I Contagious Throughout the Duration of My Condition?

  Mononucleosis is a disease that is spread through the Epstein-Barr virus. Specific details about the virus is still unknown. This virus is known to exhibit fatigue in people, accompanied by an aching body, swollen lymph nodes, and fever. This disease is known to be spread through saliva and other...

• When Should You See a Pulmonologist?

  OverviewPulmonology is a subspecialty of internal medicine that focuses on respiratory health. The specialist called in this area of medicine is called a pulmonologist. Pulmonologists are specialists who diagnose and treat different conditions that are associated with the respiratory system of...

• What Is a Thrombosed Hemorrhoid?

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