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Herd immunity and COVID-19 Herd immunity is important because it protects those people who are most susceptible to an illness. It also keeps the disease from spreading as easily. Herd immunity is an increasingly popular topic with the COIVD-19 pandemic bringing the concept front and center. Epidemiologists estimate that 70% of the global population needs...

Vitiligo affects people of all races, including Caucasians. However, the condition is more visible in people with darker skin Globally, vitiligo occurs in 1% or so of the population. Vitiligo affects people of all races, including Caucasians. However, the condition is more visible in people with darker skin. Vitiligo can affect people of all age...

You’ll know that your night sweats are serious if your night sweats occur regularly, keep you from sleeping well, and come along with a fever, or if you experience weight loss for no apparent reason. Sweating is a normal function that helps your body regulate its temperature. You probably sweat at the gym, on a hot...

Chilblains rarely require treatment because they are not a serious condition and often heal on their own. Because there is no cure for chilblains, it is best to avoid getting them in the first place. The good news is that chilblains rarely require treatment because they are not serious. They typically heal on their own...

Getting rid of strawberry legs can involve home remedies or professional treatments, such as exfoliation, moisturizers, and hair removal. Strawberry legs is the term used for the pitted appearance of the skin on the legs. Moisturizing your legs is the simplest and most effective way to get rid of strawberry legs since dry skin can...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD, formerly ADD) causes the following symptoms in children: excessive activity, problems concentrating, and difficulty controlling impulses. Stimulant medications are the most common medication used to treat ADHD. ADHD, formerly called ADD, is a mental health condition called attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. People with ADHD have problems with impulse control, excessive activity, and/or...

‌When you are pregnant, your doctor will do blood tests to check complete blood count, blood type, Rh factor, infections, birth defects, and more. When you are pregnant, your doctor will offer tests to ensure that you and your baby get the best care possible. Some of these tests will be blood tests. Beside the...

Many common eye disorders resolve without treatment and some may be managed with over-the-counter (OTC) products. It's important to visit a physician or ophthalmologist is the problem involves the eyeball itself or the condition hasn't improved after 72 hours of use of an OTC eye care product. "Oh, something is wrong with my eye!" We...

Facts you should know about bulimia nervosa Bulimia is an eating disorder that is characterized by episodes of binging and purging the food and or associated calories. Bulimia is a significant public-health problem, both because of the physical and mental health effects it can have. This illness often co-occurs with body dysmorphic disorder, depression, anxiety,...

Children are unbelievably intuitive and smart. As they get older, you know if your child is manipulating you if they say hurtful things, are disrespectful, ignore you, refuse to talk to you and do other manipulative things. Children are unbelievably intuitive and smart. As they get older, they learn to gauge your behavior and weakness....