Coronavirus (COVID-19): Pregnancy FAQs
We’ve learned a lot about coronavirus (COVID-19). Here are some answers to questions about coronavirus and pregnancy. Do Pregnant Women Have a Higher Chance of Getting Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Experts don’t know if pregnant women are more likely to get coronavirus than other people. But because of the changes women go through during pregnancy, they may be more likely […]
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
What is leukemia? Leukemia is a term for cancers of the blood cells. Leukemia starts in blood-forming tissues such as the bone marrow. Your bone marrow makes the cells which will develop into white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. Each type of cell has a different job: White blood cells help your body fight […]
Antibiotics
What are antibiotics? Antibiotics are medicines that fight bacterial infections in people and animals. They work by killing the bacteria or by making it hard for the bacteria to grow and multiply. Antibiotics can be taken in different ways: Orally (by mouth). This could be pills, capsules, or liquids. Topically. This might be a cream, spray, or […]