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Medical Animation: Upper Respiratory Infection

An upper respiratory infection is another way of saying that a person has a cold. A cold is a minor ...

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Medical Animation: Asthma

Asthma, or reactive airway disease, is a chronic disorder that results in restricted breathing due to inflammation of the bronchial ...

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Medical Animation: Near/Far Sightedness

During normal vision, light passes through the cornea, the clear covering of the eye, and then through the pupil, which ...

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Medical Animation: Immunization

The circulatory system is comprised of both red blood cells and white blood cells. White blood cells are part of ...

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Medical Animation: Otitis Media

The ear has three distinct parts: the outer, the middle, and the inner ear. Sound waves first travel through the ...

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Medical Animation: Eczema

St. Louis Children's Hospital explains what eczema is and how it should be treated. Learn more. ...

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Shoulder Pain in Swimmers | How to Stay Healthy in the Pool

Swimming is an excellent activity for people of all ages. It can be a lifelong sport and a great way ...

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Youth Sports Specialization

Young athletes need a break from the same physical activity to rehabilitate their growing bodies. There is not enough recovery ...

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Is Your Baby's Head Misshapen?

Since 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that babies be put to sleep on their backs to prevent ...