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My child's hair is naturally very thin and fine and I'm wondering if there are ways to increase volume or thickness (not with hairspray or mouse) that won't harm hair. ~Thanks in advance~

Is there any way to naturally thicken hair?

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Is scarlet fever even an actual fever? How do you get it and is it dangerous? There is an outbreak in my area (esp. with kids) and I'd like to know a bit more about it. thanks :)

What is scarlet fever? How is it different to a regular fever?

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I know some people may find it gross but I kiss and cuddle my cat and dog a lot, sometimes on the lips!! Are there any kinds of infections or anything that I could get from this? Anything I ...

Are there any diseases I can get from my dog or cat?

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Hi! I don't wear shoes indoors at all but when I'm out I only wear heels - usually about 4 inch heels. I'm home more than I'm out but I'm wondering if wearing high heels can cause foot problems ...

I never wear flat heels - will I pay a price for that?

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A woman in California had eight babies the other day and all are doing well. They used fertility treatments to get pregnant. What do you think of this trend towards multiples, when using ...

Is it right to have 8 babies, all at once?

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I have heard a lot about Japanese hair straightening and since I have a head full of curls, I've been thinking about getting it done. We always want the opposite of what we have! Does anyone ...

Does Japanese hair straightening work and is it safe for my hair?

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I was watching am excerpt of the Patrick Swayze interview where he talks about his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and saying he thinks living for another five years is "wishful thinking". He is ...

Why is pancreatic cancer almost always terminal?

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Dr. Gupta is being offered the position, and is likely to be the new Surgeon General if he accepts (which is likely) I watch him on CNN a lot and am personally very happy with Obama's decision. ...

What do think about Sanjay Gupta for our Surgeon General?

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One of my kids has croup (the cough sounds a bit like a barking seal) as well as a temperature. She got it from my other child who is now fine (after a couple of days). Is croup more serious ...

What is a croop cough, as opposed to a regular cough?

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Why do we have recurring dreams? Ever since I was a child I have had a recurring dream of being in a helicopter crash (occasionally it's a plane, but mostly a helicopter). I think I survive the ...

Why do we have recurring dreams?

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This is one of these "delicate" situations! How does my family nicely turn down well-meaning offerings of food from friends who live in a very dirty home with animals running around everywhere, ...

ScooterGirl commented on ScooterGirl's post How do we politely turn down food from a dirty home?

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This is one of these "delicate" situations! How does my family nicely turn down well-meaning offerings of food from friends who live in a very dirty home with animals running around everywhere, ...

How do we politely turn down food from a dirty home?

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my pre-kindergartner has flu like symtoms, (low grade fever, weak, runny nose, fatigue), She was vomiting but that's over now and she is drinking water and juices as well as oatmeal and apple ...

When does a child need to see a doctor for flu?

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Up to one in three pregnancies is lost through miscarriage - a horrible statistic. I know a lot of women who have had at least one, including me. Why are the numbers to high? Is this a modern ...

Why are miscarriages so common?

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Both my husband and I suffer from back pain and he told me recently that he had heard that strengthening abdominal muscles can really help your back. Is this true? And does anyone know what kinds ...

Can strengthening abdominal muscles help with back pain?

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I know that fevers in babies differ to fevers in adults. When does a fever in a baby, child and adult reach a level where a doctor needs to be called, and when is a fever reducer enough? ...

When does a fever need to be seen by a health care professional?

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I had several treatments of laser hair removal (for underarms) done several years ago. It didn't work, even though I was told I was a good candidate based on my skin color etc. I know that ...

Does laser hair removal really work?

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If I gain weight, it's on top. I think I could gain a hundred pounds and still have skinny legs! Yet I feel if I even gain 5 pounds, it's all on top, on my upper arms, shoulders and chest. I ...

Can you change being "naturally" apple/pear shaped or bottom/top heavy?

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What are cataracts? It seems a fairly common issue in people, especially as they get older. I know cataracts are in the eyes but they are one of these conditions in people that I hear about all ...

ScooterGirl commented on ScooterGirl's post What are cataracts and why do we get them?

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What are cataracts? It seems a fairly common issue in people, especially as they get older. I know cataracts are in the eyes but they are one of these conditions in people that I hear about all ...

What are cataracts and why do we get them?

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What exactly is the difference between Types 1 and 2 diabetes? All I know (or think!) is that Type 1 is pretty much unavoidable and Type 2 is due to poor diet and excessive weight. Is this true?

What's the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?

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I was browsing the internet for some answers regarding a general ailment I had and came across several websites that look legitimate, and offer a real doctor's advice for a small fee, between ...

Paying a doctor you have never met for advice, over the internet?

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With winter here, or practically here, I know I am about to face sinus infections - yet again. I get several, every year. They are painful and slow to get better. Is there any way these ...

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With winter here, or practically here, I know I am about to face sinus infections - yet again. I get several, every year. They are painful and slow to get better. Is there any way these ...

Are sinus infections preventable?