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Why Is Hand Washing So Important? It's a message worth repeating — hand washing is by far the best way to keep kids from getting sick and prevent the spread of germs. When kids have contact with germs ...

What Is Coarctation of the Aorta? Coarctation of the aorta (COA) is a narrowing of the aorta, the major blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body. This narrowing causes the left ...

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It's easier to agree than disagree. But we can learn a lot from conversations where we don't see eye to eye — if we can listen and talk rationally, that is. Unfortunately, many us either shy away ...

What Is Mitral Valve Prolapse? Mitral valve prolapse is a common heart condition. It happens when there’s a problem with how one of the heart's valves works. Heart valves keep blood moving through the ...