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If you're on the birth control pill and taking antibiotics, are you at risk for an unintended pregnancy? Find out.

Did you ever wonder why your parents told you not to sit so close to the TV? Get the answer at HowStuffWorks.

How long does alcohol say in your system? Find out and learn a little blood alcohol math.

Is it safe to drink alcohol if you have diabetes? Learn about the relationship between alcohol and diabetes to get informed.

Alcohol proof is always twice the alcohol percentage, right? Wrong. Learn what alcohol proof really means.

Is drinking alcohol OK if you have gout? Learn about the relationship between gout and alcohol to get informed.

An ER visit is sometimes needed when accidents happen or a severe illness strikes. View these 10 tips to help you get through your ER visit.

When should you go to the ER? If you have one of these 10 conditions, the emergency room isn't for you.

Mobile medicine allows health professionals to reach people in need. Learn how mobile medicine works.

Could your ancestors be to blame for your overeating or excess spending? Learn if there's some weight to this suggestion at HowStuffWorks.