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Why Over-the-Counter Medications Are Vital to Your Convenience Store Inventory

If you are thinking of starting a small convenience store, you are likely going over what your inventory will be. Providing customers with some basic health and medical supplies is a good place to start—especially OTC medications. These Products are in Demand—Especially in the Evening According to a 2014 report, more and more convenience store locations are popping up since customers don't want to deal with the hassle of larger stores. Read More 

Preparing For Prenatal Glucose Tolerance Testing

Prenatal glucose tolerance testing can cause some expectant mothers to become nervous or anxious. Not only are you being tested to see if you have gestational diabetes, but you may also be nervous about the actual testing process. Here are a few things to help you prepare for this test. Schedule A Convenient Time You will have to drink a special solution, which will help to determine whether or not you have high glucose levels. Read More 

What Should You Do When You Have A Fever?

A fever is a common symptom of many illnesses, from the flu to dental infections. If you have a fever but your other symptoms are not overly serious, you can typically manage the fever on your own at home. Follow these tips to keep yourself comfortable and help keep your temperature down.  Take a cool bath. When you have a fever, it is normal for you to feel hot one minute and cold the next. Read More 

Why A Port Wine Stain Should Be Removed From A Child Immediately

Port wine stains are birthmarks that typically occur on a child's face. They can be quite red, dark, and large. For many children, these birthmarks are very traumatic and cause a lot of emotional difficulty. Why are these birthmarks so traumatic and how can surgery help? Why These Birthmarks Can Be Traumatic When children are young, they are prone to feeling very awkward about their visual appearance. This fact is especially true if they suffer from visible birthmarks that may separate them from their peers. Read More 

How To Evaluate A Potential Primary Care Physician

Did you know that you can set up consultations with doctors when you're looking for a new one, just to find out if that doctor is one you'd like to have as your primary care physician? You'll have to pay for the appointment, of course, and you may be limited to a very short appointment. But it is possible to arrange for a time to simply meet the doctor to see if the two of you share a common approach to healthcare. Read More