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• Record Number of Amputations in England Due to Diabetes

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• Frequent Consumption of Red Meat May Lead to Diabetes, Study Shows

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• All About Metronidazole

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• What Causes Separation Anxiety?

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• How Can I Prevent an Ear Infection?

  Ear infections can be a troublesome condition especially when recurrent ear infections occur.Children are at a high risk of developing repeated ear infections. Children have more narrow and horizontal Eustachian tubes, and are more likely to get blocked easily, making them vulnerable to infections....