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Osteomyelitis is an infection of a bone by a germ (bacteria or fungus). In children, infection in the long bones of the arms and legs are most common. Read on to learn more about this condition, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

The best prevention is to not have contact with the COVID-19 virus. Read on about vaccines and other ways to protect yourself and others.

How do you know if someone has the flu or COVID-19? What are the differences between these two illnesses? Here's what you need to know.

You need a little stress in your life to keep you motivated. Stress can help you finish a work deadline or run the last mile of a race. But too much can be bad for your health.

See your dentist if you have sensitive, painful teeth. Your dentist will examine your teeth to find the cause of your tooth sensitivity. Then they'll advise a treatment plan.

When you've had a tooth removed (extracted), you need to take care of your mouth. Doing certain things, even on the first day, may help you feel better and heal faster. Read on to learn more.

After breast surgery or radiation, fluid may collect and cause swelling in the arm and chest on the side of the treatment. This is called lymphadema. These tips can help you care for yourself after surgery.

Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication is done to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD happens when food or stomach acid backs up (refluxes) from your stomach into your esophagus.

When blood supply is cut off from the brain, cells start to die from lack of oxygen. Within minutes, skills such as reasoning, speech, and movement of the arm, leg, or face may be affected. The type of skills and the amount of loss depend on which part of the brain was affected, and how much tissue was damaged.