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Domestic pets are the source of most non-insect animal bites.
Low back pain is one of the most common disorders in the United States, and about 80 percent of people have at least one episode of lower back pain in their lifetime.
CausesContact with thermal (hot or cold), radiation, electrical, or chemical agents.
CausesMore than 200 different viral strains cause the common cold.
Depression affects more than 17 million people a year and is common among college populations.
Having a hangover after a night of drinking is a sign you had too much.
Physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle.
A temperature between 37.5 and 38.0 degrees C (98.7-100.4 degrees F) is sometimes considered a "low-grade" fever.
CausesInfluenza or “the flu” is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses.
Although uncomfortable and temporarily disabling, most headaches are not associated with serious illness.
Symptoms of an insect bite result from the injection of venom or other agents into the skin.
DefinitionA wound occurs when the skin is broken.
"Pink eye", or conjunctivitis, is defined as an inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the thin membrane that lines the inside surface of the eyelids and the sclera (the white part) of the eye.
Rashes are common conditions that usually are not life-threatening or contagious.
If you are a woman who is sexually active or over twenty-one years of age, obtain a Pap smear and pelvic exam at least every two years.
Sexual violence can affect anyone.
Along with good nutrition and exercise, sleep provides a foundation for managing day-to-day hassles and functioning at our best.
CausesViral infections such as flu, colds, or mononucleosis (mono); bacterial infections such as strep; allergies; irritants such as smoke, vocal stress, or coughing.
CauseSudden twisting injury to a joint.
Almost everyone experiences a “stomach ache” at one time or another.
College is a stressful time.
A urinary tract infection occurs when bacteria enters the urinary tract, which includes your bladder and kidneys, and multiplies in the urine.
