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Slideshow: Can Your Swimming Place Make You Sick?
When you go for a dip, you can come across some nasty bacteria, viruses, and chemicals. Find out what to watch out for and how to protect yourself.
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Slideshow: Why Your Family Health History Is Important
Find out why your doctor asks about your relatives’ health conditions and how you can get the information if you don’t know.
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Slideshow: Why Are My Feet Swollen?
Swollen feet can be concerning and even painful. Find out more about things that can make your feet swell and what you can do about it.
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Slideshow: What Your Ears Say About Your Health
Could your sore or ringing ears be a sign of something else? Find out more about what your ears can tell you about your health.
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Slideshow: Medical Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
You go to the doctor to get better, but sometimes miscommunication, bad training, or other human error can get in the way of treatment. Find out what you can do to help prevent that.
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Slideshow: Things That Can Affect Your Medication
You’ve been to the doctor, picked up your prescription, and are taking your medicine as directed. But if it’s not working like it should, check out these things you eat and drink that can change the way some medications work.
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Slideshow: Abbreviations Your Doctor Uses
EKG, UTI, RICE and more: Click through to find out what each letter means and why it’s important.
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Slideshow: Why Does My Doctor Do That?
Find out more about some of the things your doctor does at your annual physical.
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Slideshow: 15 Things That Can Make Tinnitus Worse
When you have ringing in your ears, things you do might make the sound louder. From loud noises to stress, here are things you may want to avoid.
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The Truth About Kidney Donation
Looking to give or get a kidney? WebMD tells you some surprising facts you may not know about the process.
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WebMD Health Heroes 2016
WebMD's 2016 Health Heroes awards, hosted by Robin Roberts, recognized celebrities, doctors, researchers, and leaders including Seth Rogen, Lauren Miller Rogen, Betty Farrell, Ed Damiano, and Trisha Prabhu.
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Slideshow: What You Need to Know About Zika
Everything you need to know about infection with this virus, from causes to symptoms to how to prevent it.
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Pictures: 13 Lies You Tell Your Doctor
Are you honest with your doctor? You should be, if you want to stay healthy. Check out the 13 lies you’re most likely to tell your doctor.
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Slideshow: Health Problems of U.S. Presdidents
U.S. presidents have had many different ailments, including some that remained secret for years after their terms ended. Click through to find out more.
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Slideshow: Basic Facts About Lymphedema
Extra fluid can build up and cause swelling when there's a problem with your lymphatic system. Find out when it's likely to happen, how to treat it, and more.
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Creepy Critters: What's Living In Your House?
Get to know your bug bunkmates: WebMD introduces you to the critters that share you home with you, from ants, roaches, and beetle to spiders and more.
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WebMD Health Heroes 2015
WebMD's 2015 Health Heroes awards, hosted by Robin Roberts, recognized celebrities, doctors, researchers, and leaders including Glenn Close; Bennet Omalu, MD; Ronald “Jake” Clark; and Kenneth Shinozuka.
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Slideshow: Steroids: What Are They? How Do You Take Them? What Are The Side Effects?
They've gotten a bad rap over the years due to some athletes using them illegally, but steroids can help treat a variety of health conditions. Learn about the different types and what they do.
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Slideshow: What’s on a Medicine Label?
Do you know what all the info on your over-the-counter meds means? WebMD breaks down the most important parts of a drug label.
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Slideshow: Summer Health Hazards: Bears, Sharks, Heatstroke, and More
Some summer problems, like sunburn and heatstroke, are common. Others are rare -- think bears and sharks! WebMD helps you prepare.
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Slideshow: Fascinating Facts About Your Body
In this WebMD slideshow, you’ll learn the good, the bad, and the ugly about your body -- including some fascinating facts you’ll wish you never knew.
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Slideshow: Meet WebMD's 2014 Health Heroes
WebMD's 2014 Health Heroes awards, hosted by Robin Roberts, recognized celebrities, doctors, researchers, and leaders including Michael J. Fox; Martha Stewart; Carson Daly; Harold S. Koplewicz, MD; Frank Papay, MD; and Zarin Ibnat Rahman.
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Slideshow: 10 Top Health Questions Answered
Should you go gluten-free? Is drinking tap water safe? Which is worse for you: real sugar or high fructose corn syrup? Do vaccinations cause autism? Get answers to today’s biggest health questions.
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Slideshow: Ebola Virus Pictures: A Visual Guide
See pictures of the Ebola virus and learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention in this WebMD slideshow.
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Slideshow: Sepsis 101
Sepsis is an extreme reaction to an infection that can -- if untreated -- be deadly. Learn more about the symptoms and treatments for sepsis.
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