Many people are health-conscious enough to at least take a multivitamin as a part of their wellness regimen. But did you know there are certain combinations of vitamins that, when taken together, can supercharge their effectiveness? And that some vitamin combinations are often best avoided entirely? Knowing which vitamins and minerals you are deficient in or cannot get through your diet is crucial in deciding which you need to take, and it’s even better to be aware of how they interact with each other.

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Yellow fever is a viral disease that’s transmitted through infected mosquitos. The name “yellow fever” comes from the jaundice that some patients exhibit when they come down with the illness. Sadly, nearly half of all severely infected patients will die from yellow fever without any treatment. The severity of the illness and the ease of transmission have made yellow fever one of the deadliest diseases in history.

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“Ending Cholera-A Global Roadmap to 2030” is the official global plan to eliminate cholera worldwide. This plan uses new strategies to not only control cholera in countries across the globe but to eliminate cholera altogether.

The idea is to do this by 2030 with these three focus areas:

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Finding out you have a urinary tract infection (UTI) while on a trip abroad can be scary. If you have good travel health insurance, you’ll be able to get medical help for your infection. However, the stress of being away from home coupled with the discomfort of a UTI might make things seem a bit more intimidating. If you have a UTI while away from home, seeking prompt medical attention and adhering to advice from your healthcare provider is important. Here are some other things you can do.

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Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS for short, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. There are three distinct types of IBS – IBS-C (constipation), IBS-D (diarrhea), and IBS-M (mixed bowel habits.) While it sometimes may seem like traveling is a distant dream with your stomach problems, that is far from true. There are plenty of ways to keep your IBS in check while traveling. Below are some great tips to settle your stomach while you are seeing the world.

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Cold sores are the same as fever blisters. The names are used interchangeably to describe tiny blisters filled with pus that are found on or around the lips. These blisters indicate a viral infection and are spread from person to person by kissing, sharing beverages, or other things that involve skin-to-skin contact. For the sake of convenience, we’ll refer to these blisters simply as cold sores.

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The plane has finally landed and what seemed like an eternity in the sky has come to a long-awaited conclusion. As you begin deboarding, you notice that your ankles are a little thicker than usual. Your legs are swollen and you have no idea what caused this. Let’s look at two possible causes as to why your legs swell during plane rides.

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The day you’ve been waiting for is finally here — your big cruise vacation! You board the ship and with an umbrella drink in hand, watch dry land slip further and further away. Suddenly, you start not to feel so good. You start to feel a bit dizzy and your skin gets clammy. Then you start to feel nauseous and need to sit down. The symptoms get worse until a cruise ship employee gets you some motion sickness medicine and finally, you start to feel better.

Why did you get motion sick? And how does motion sickness medicine help alleviate symptoms? Let’s answer both of these questions.

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RVs are often considered a symbol of freedom. They offer the opportunity to pack up and move your home on wheels at any time, providing a constant change of scenery, a never-ending rotation of neighbors, and the absence of HOA fees or mortgages that can be alluring. However, the RV lifestyle portrayed on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok often overlooks some uncomfortable truths.

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Starting from the Himalayan mountains, the Ganges River flows through the northern region of India. Despite being considered one of the most polluted rivers globally, the Ganges remains a popular destination for millions of spiritually inclined people who seek its cleansing and healing properties. The river holds significant value for the Hindu community, especially during the Kumbh Mela festival, where devotees gather to purify their souls.

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