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Woman with pneumonia coughing into her elbow while holding a thermometer.
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Is Pneumonia Contagious

Pneumonia itself is not contagious, but the bacteria and viruses that cause it can spread from person to person, which

Doctor performing a finger-prick blood glucose test for diabetes.
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Is Diabetes Genetic

Yes, diabetes can be genetic, meaning it can run in families due to inherited genes, but genetics alone do not

Doctor examining throat for tonsil stones during checkup.
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What Causes Tonsil Stones

Tonsil stones, medically known as tonsilloliths, are small, calcified formations that develop in the crevices of your palatine tonsils. They

Yellow mucus indicating possible sinus or respiratory infection.
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Why Is My Mucus Yellow

Noticing a change in your mucus color can be concerning, especially when you wonder, why is my mucus yellow, and

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