Does My Teen Have the Kissing Disease?

Mononucleosis, also commonly called “mono” or “the kissing disease,” is common among children, particularly teens and young adults. Mono is highly contagious and can have some lingering effects that make it a disruptive illness. What is Mononucleosis? Infectious mononucleosis is caused by a virus, most commonly by the Epstein- Barr virus (EBV). In fact, Cleveland

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Natural Remedies for Illnesses

Try These Natural Remedies for Illnesses

Is it a cold, the flu or just allergies? It can be hard to tell this time of year living in Gainesville. The kids are bringing germs home from school, we are spending a lot of time outdoors and cold and flu season is arriving. We may not want to automatically reach for pharmaceuticals to

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