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Review: Starmark Insurance Company

Late last year, my company decided to change health insurance providers from a company we’ve had for a while to one that seemed to offer better value for roughly the same amount of money. After some research, the company decided on Starmark. It’s still early in the new year and I admittedly don’t have a ...

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Mononucleosis in Children: How is Mono Spread?

Mononucleosis is commonly referred to as “mono”. It has also been called the “kissing disease”. If this virus is spread through kissing, how can a young child contract such an ailment? Mono can affect people of all ages. It is most likely to be seen in teenagers and young adults, between the ages of 15 ...

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What is Pyometra in Cats?

If your cat is a male or a spayed female, he or she will never suffer from this medical problem. Pyometra is a condition involving a female cat’s infected uterus. According to PetPlace.com, this condition can be life threatening and sometimes requires emergency surgery. Cats with pyometra can suffer from an open infection that drains ...

Common Mistakes When Taking Coumadin

Coumadin also known as warfarin is a blood thinner It is a very common drug found among the elderly and is frequently used to prevent blood clots from forming. There are some important facts to be aware of if you are on coumadin therapy. 1. If you drink alcohol or smoke tell your doctor because ...

Estimating the Cost of Pregnancy

Are you interested in having a baby? If you are, you may be curious as to what the cost of pregnancy will be for you. In all honesty, there is no way to determine the exact amount, as there are a number of varying factors that must be taken into consideration. With that said, it ...