What is leptospirosis and how to prevent it?

News about an increase in leptospirosis cases are common after a storm or a hurricane. Leptospirosis is a ...
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How Exercise Can Help Reduce Arthritis Symptoms

Many arthritis patients avoid doing exercise because they are afraid their symptoms may get worse. But many ...
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What the Thyroid Is and How it Affects Your Health

Many of us may have heard about the thyroid, but we don't know what it is or what it does. The thyroid is a ...
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How Do I Know If I Am Lactose Intolerant?

Have you ever felt stomach discomfort after consuming foods like milk, ice cream, cream, butter, or cheese? ...
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Protecting Your Skin from the Sun

During summertime –or all year long, if you live in a tropical island like Puerto Rico,— we tend to ...
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At What Age Should I Start Getting Mammograms?

A mammogram is a low-radiation X-ray test performed to examine the tissue within the breasts and help detect ...
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How to Keep Your Tooth Enamel Healthy

Our teeth are coated by a layer known as "enamel". This enamel is what helps prevent cavities and the decay ...
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Good Dental Hygiene Habits for Children

As parents, we sometimes wonder what the best dental care options for our children are, based on their age. ...
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Good Posture Habits When Working from Home

One of the most significant changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic has been the increase of people who work ...
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Can We Prevent Food Allergies in Our Children?

All new parents worry about their child developing a food allergy. Allergic reactions to foods can range from ...
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How to Reduce Our Sugar Consumption

It should come as no surprise by now that excess sugar consumption can have very serious consequences for our ...
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How to deal with grief in times of pandemic?

During the pandemic many of us have had different losses.  From the loss of routine and jobs, to the loss ...
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