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Apr 12, 2025 · A sore throat is pain or irritation of the throat. Swallowing often makes it feel worse. The most common cause of a sore throat, also called pharyngitis, is a viral infection, such as a …

Apr 12, 2025 · Usually, a sore throat caused by a virus goes away on its own in 5 to 7 days and doesn’t need treatment. Antibiotics don't treat a virus. To ease pain and fever, many people …

May 31, 2025 · A coronary calcium scan is a special computerized tomography (CT) scan of the heart. It looks for calcium deposits in the heart arteries. A buildup of calcium can narrow the …

Jan 5, 2024 · Learn more about the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common lip sore caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).

Oct 8, 2024 · Avoid being in water near the shore where swimmer's itch is a known problem or where signs have been posted warning of the risk. Also avoid being in marshy areas where …

Feb 22, 2024 · Bedsores are injuries to the skin and the tissue below the skin that are due to pressure on the skin for a long time. Bedsores most often arise on skin that covers bony areas …

Gastroparesis is a condition in which the muscles in the stomach don't move food as they should for it to be digested. Most often, muscles contract to send food through the digestive tract. But …

Mar 12, 2025 · Six bidders, six awardees have been named to this 5-year IDIQ with the Department of Veterans Affairs related to this turnkey solution to the Veterans Health …

Aug 21, 2005 · Watery eyes can be due to many factors and conditions. In babies and children, blocked tear ducts are the most common cause of persistent watery eyes. The tear ducts don't …