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Also called: Botanicals, Phytotherapy
An herb is a plant or plant part used for its scent, flavor or therapeutic properties. Herbal medicine products are dietary supplements that people take to improve their health. Many herbs have been used for a long time for claimed health benefits. They are sold as tablets, capsules, powders, teas, extracts and fresh or dried plants. However, some can cause health problems, some are not effective and some may interact with other drugs you are taking.

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Also called: Cat bites, Dog bites
Wild animals usually avoid people. They might attack, however, if they feel threatened, are sick, or are protecting their young or territory. Attacks by pets are more common. Animal bites rarely are life-threatening, but if they become infected, you can develop serious medical problems.

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Also called: Strep
Streptococcal infections (strep for short) cause a variety of health problems. There are two types: group A and group B. Antibiotics are used to treat both.

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Having a long-term, or chronic, illness can disrupt your life in many ways. You may often be tired and in pain. Your illness might affect your appearance or your physical abilities and independence. You may not be able to work, causing financial problems. For children, chronic illnesses can be frightening, because they may not understand why this is happening to them.

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Also called: Global health
The spread of a disease doesn’t stop at a country’s borders. With more people traveling to other countries and living in crowded cities, it’s easier for germs to spread. Infectious diseases that start in one part of the world can quickly reach another. Drug resistance is on the rise, making it harder to treat certain diseases. Natural and man-made disasters create refugee populations with immediate and long-term health problems.

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Also called: Penile disorders
Problems with the penis can cause pain and affect a man’s sexual function and fertility. Penis disorders include

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Also called: Anorectal diseases
The rectum is the lower part of your large intestine where your body stores stool. The anus is the opening of the rectum through which stool passes out of your body. Problems with rectum and anus are common. They include hemorrhoids, abscesses, incontinence, and cancer of the rectum or anus.

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Chiropractic is an alternative medical system. It takes a different approach from standard medicine in treating health problems.

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