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Boils: Not Just a Bane of Plagues

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A Diet That’s Good for You and the Planet

If people who eat a typical Western diet switch to...

Shaking Up Osteoporosis Treatment

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Boils: Not Just a Bane of Plagues

I’m prone to developing pimple-like bumps around my buttocks that...

Ouch: Tooth Pain in Winter

During the cold snap this winter, my husband kept complaining...

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Lion’s Mane: The Big Roar

Lion’s mane has been lighting up all over social media—thanks in part...

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Looking for Drug-Free Pain Relief? Try Healthy Eating

For people who carry extra pounds, a healthy diet may help ease...

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Blink Twice: Can This Supplement Really Relieve Dry Eye Disease?

I’ve tried over-the-counter artificial tears for the stinging and burning of my...

EAT WELL

Eat More Meat? Not So Fast!

Every five years since 1980, the federal government has issued an updated...

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What Your Nose Knows

Scents and memories are intertwined, which is why the smell of baking...

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The Power of a Trekking Pole

If you’re a regular walker or hiker—or aim to become one—grabbing a...

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Alcohol: A Cancer Connection?

Earlier this year, the previous U.S. Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, issued an...

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Burning for Answers About UTIs?

Pain and pressure in your lower belly, an urgent or constant need...

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Air Quality at Home: What You Need to Know

Smelling noxious fumes on a busy highway or near an airport, you...

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