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Lasik Surgery

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LASIK surgery corrects vision with a laser in seconds. Learn about LASIK surgery, the lasers used in LASIK surgery and recovery info and possible risks.

Botox: What You Need to Know

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Banish unsightly neck bands. Clear away irksome crow's-feet. Botox injections are being used to erase the effects of time. Some say poison, some say wrinkle remedy. Find out all about Botox.

If you have HIV, does it mean you have AIDS, too?

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A friend of mine told me that just because you have HIV doesn't mean you have AIDS. Is this true?

Oxycontin 101

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According to a National Survey on Drug Use and Health, roughly 2.8 million people aged 12 or older had illegally used the prescription drug OxyContin at least once. Find out about this controversial drug.

What is OxyContin?

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I keep hearing about some drug called "OxyContin" in the news. What is it? Why all the fuss?

Can I get AIDS from a mosquito bite?

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Can I get AIDS from a mosquito bite?

Is antibacterial soap any better than regular soap?

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Is antibacterial soap any better than regular soap? Learn about antibacterial soap and find out if antibacterial soap can weaken your immune system.

Why can some medicines be taken as pills, while other medicines have to be injected with a needle?

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Medicine administration can be done in pill form, or through injection. Learn about some of the different types of medicine administration methods.

What Is Narcolepsy?

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What is narcolepsy? In the movies, people who are narcoleptics just fall asleep out of nowhere - is this true?

What exactly is dyslexia?

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Dyslexia is a learning disorder that makes reading difficult or nearly impossible for some. Learn how dyslexia affect the brain.