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• Are Moles Serious?

  A mole, or nevi, is a small group of pigmented cells that appear in different parts of the body; moles are an extremely common skin condition. They usually range from light brown to black in color, and may be found in small clusters or as one single lesion. These benign lesions first occur in...

• The Connection Between Seasonal Affective Disorder and Fibromyalgia

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• Tracking Sleep Apnea with a Portable Pulse Oximeter

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• What is a Hiatal Hernia?

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• Polydipsia: What Causes Excessive Thirst?

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