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When should I get the chickenpox vaccine?
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When should I get the chickenpox vaccine?

Chickenpox is a disease that can easily be caused by respiratory infections, which often break out in the spring winter when the weather is warm.

December 15, 2018
Sweet potatoes and potatoes: Which is better?
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Sweet potatoes and potatoes: Which is better?

Both sweet potatoes and potatoes are sourced from Central and South America. These potatoes are also known as Solanum tuberosum, biologically belonging to the Solanaceae…

December 15, 2018
Ebola virus continues to rise
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Ebola virus continues to rise

According to TIME, the latest fatal case caused by the Ebola virus occurred at Iboko, the rural northwest region of Equateur province.

December 15, 2018
How much is a daily exercise?
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How much is a daily exercise?

Maintaining regular physical activity is important for people who are or are at risk for diabetes.

December 15, 2018
Why do so many people die soon after divorce?
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Why do so many people die soon after divorce?

Experts from the University of Arizona (USA) noted divorce is linked to a series of bad health consequences, including an increased risk of premature death.

December 15, 2018