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Health care

Of or pertaining to the prevention and treatment of illness, and the preservation of physical and mental well-being, through the services provided by medical professionals.

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decongestants

Health care; Women’s health

Medications that treat cough and stuffy nose by shrinking swollen membranes in the nose and making it easier to breath.

laxative

Health care; Women’s health

Medicines that will make you have a bowel movement.

metabolism

Health care; Women’s health

Metabolism refers to all of the processes in the body that make and use energy, such as digesting food and nutrients and removing waste through urine and feces.

bacteria

Health care; Women’s health

Microorganisms that can cause infections.

mononucleosis

Health care; Women’s health

Mononucleosis, or "mono", is an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. The virus spreads through saliva. Mono occurs most often in 15 to 17-year-olds, but you can get it at ...

Necrotizing enterocolitis

Health care; Women’s health

Necrotizing enterocolitis occurs when the lining of the intestinal wall dies and the tissue falls off.It mainly affects premature infants or sick newborns. The cause for this ...