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How Were the COVID-19 Vaccines Made So Fast? Vaccines for COVID-19 are now widely available. In the past, it’s taken many years to create a vaccine that’s ready for public use. But over decades of creating vaccines, research groups and public health agencies have been making the

Cholesterol in the Blood Facts about cholesterol Cholesterol is a fat-like, waxy substance that can be found in all parts of your body. It helps your body make cell membranes, many hormones, and vitamin D. The cholesterol in your blood comes from 2 sources: the foods you eat and

Headaches in Early Pregnancy Nearly everyone has headaches sometimes. But having a headache in pregnancy is not fun. And managing headaches is even more tricky in the first trimester. This is a time when you should stay away from many medicines. Whether your headache is from

Nipple Problems and Discharge What are some common nipple problems? Nipple conditions are a common noncancer (benign) breast condition that affect many people assigned female at birth. Some problems are related to lactation. Others are not. Like all breast conditions, any nipple

Insect Stings and Allergic Reactions in Children Avoiding insect stings may not always be possible. But it's important to know how to respond if your child has an allergic reaction from an insect sting. This may give you more peace of mind if there is an emergency. Insect stings

Whether your young athlete is bouncing back from a minor sprain or recovering from surgery, Phoenix Children’s Sports Physical Therapy is here to help. Our sports physical therapy facilities are specifically built for growing athletes. We combine pediatric expertise with the same

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Children, Adolescents and Teens What is ADHD? ADHD, also called attention-deficit disorder, is a behavior disorder, usually first diagnosed in childhood, that is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and, in some cases

Introduction to Menopause What is menopause? When a person permanently stops having menstrual periods, this is called menopause. This means they can no longer get pregnant. Many doctors use the term menopause to refer to the period of time when hormone levels start to change