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What Makes Your Nose Bleed?

March 4, 2016

Nose bleeds (epistaxis) may be alarming, but they're also quite common. Learn about the common causes of nose bleeds and find tips for first aid at home. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: allergies, bleeding, blood thinners, cold, epistaxis, first aid, high blood pressure, nose bleed, sinus infection
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What to Do If Someone Is Having a Heart Attack

July 26, 2015

Do you know the symptoms of a heart attack? FInd out what to do if someone is having a heart attack, and how early treatment can save lives. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: aspirin, chest pain, CPR, dizziness, first aid, heart attack, heart attack symptoms, heart attack symptoms in women, nitroglycerin
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