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If you exercised before pregnancy, you can safely continue exercising. If you were inactive or you have medical complications, talk with your healthcare provider before beginning to exercise.

At certain times of the year, some species of fish and shellfish contain toxins, even if well-cooked. The most common type of fish poisoning in travelers is ciguatera fish poisoning.

Food poisoning (foodborne illness) is caused by bacteria or viruses found in food. Food poisoning symptoms often look like stomach flu (gastroenteritis). Many people with a mild case think they have stomach flu or a virus.

The fourth cranial nerve controls the actions of one of the external eye muscles. It can be damaged by disease or injury. The condition usually affects only one eye.

True or false: Brushing your teeth with an up-and-down or side-to-side motion cleans your teeth most effectively.

Many hormone levels are affected in the body during pregnancy, with several hormones playing major roles.

IgA Vasculitis is a condition that involves swelling (inflammation) of small blood vessels. The swollen blood vessels leak into the skin, joints, intestines, and kidneys.

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a blood disorder. With this disease, you have a lower amount of platelets than normal in your blood. Platelets are blood cell fragments that help with blood clotting. Having fewer platelets can cause easy bruising, bleeding gums, and internal bleeding.

Bacteria can spread anywhere in the kitchen. Read on for a detailed guide to preventing contamination in your kitchen, and tips for cleaning and disinfecting.