Meningitis
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Virginia is experiencing a statewide outbreak of meningococcal disease. Do I need to worry?
Meningococcal disease spreads when people cough, kiss or share personal items like toothbrushes.
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Dengue fever, West Nile virus and malaria cases are cropping up in the U.S. Do I need to worry?
West Nile virus and malaria have dominated headlines in the U.S. Just how concerned should you be about both illnesses?
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5 common health concerns college students face — and how to handle them
Doctors say there are a few important health concerns that college students need to be aware of. Here's what to look out for — and how to take action.
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Back-to-school health checklist: Experts share 10 important steps as kids return to classrooms
Doctors recommend running through this checklist before you go back to school or back to college, so you can be as prepared as possible for a healthy school year.
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Molly Ringwald on watching her teen films as a mom of 3: 'I always sympathize with the parents'
The actress opens up about parenting, mental health and her new role as spokesperson for The 16 Vaccine.
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What are brain-eating amoebas — and how can you protect yourself?
Brain-eating amoebas, known as Naegleria fowleri, are found in warm, freshwater lakes and rivers and are often fatal. Here's how to keep yourself safe.
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Woman shares harrowing battle with bacterial infection that caused her limbs to ‘literally decay in front of me’
Jamie Schanbaum thought she was coming down with the flu, not realizing she was in the throes of bacterial meningitis —
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