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Do Middle Ear Infections Always Require Antibiotics?

Middle ear infections, or otitis media, are common. While antibiotics are often prescribed for these...

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Do I Need an STD Test to Be Treated for Chlamydia?

There is a stigma around sexually transmitted infections (STIs), even though they are much more...

STD test for Chlamydia

June 5, 2024

What Is the Life Expectancy of HIV-Positive Persons?

Thanks to advancements in medical science, being infected with HIV is no longer a death...

June 5, 2024

What to Do If You’re Exposed to HIV: Next Steps and Treatment

Exposure to HIV does not necessarily mean you are infected. While most exposures do not...

HIV test after being exposed to HIV|

June 5, 2024

Is the COVID-19 Antibody Test Right for You?

With the COVID-19 virus still around, there is a need for accurate information regarding the...

COVID-19 vaccine

June 5, 2024

COVID-19 Vaccines: What You Need to Know

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted lives and livelihoods worldwide. In response, pharmaceutical companies have...

Covid-19 Vaccines

June 5, 2024

Pinworm Treatment: Symptoms, Prevention, and Medication Options

Pinworms (Enterobius) are the most common type of intestinal worm in the United States and...

Contaminated food in a cafeteria carrying pinworms

June 5, 2024