Dr. Remedios Lucero Almirante M.D.

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• Brown Fat is Great Fat

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• What Could an Itchy Vulva Mean?

  The vulva is the external part of the female genitalia, which includes the skin between the anus and the vagina, and the lips of the vagina. An itchy vulva is medically called pruritus vulvae. It is normal for women to experience a slight vulvar itch, but if you have an uncomfortable and persistent...

• Round and Yellow M 66 Pill

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• Are Sugar Substitutes Good for Your Health?

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• What Are the Symptoms of Strep Throat?

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