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Revisiting Dairy
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Revisiting Dairy

You may think that dairy foods—milk, yogurt, and cheese—are a bad choice for health. After all, the components in dairy…

Allergy Season is Here
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Allergy Season is Here

When the air is heavy with mold spores or pollens from trees, grasses, or weeds, about 35 million Americans experience…

Pet Therapy
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Pet Therapy

Humans have long healed ills by connecting with animals. In 1792, Quakers working in England recorded the benefits patients gained…

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Update
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Update

Rheumatoid arthritis affects about 3 to 4 percent of women and 1 to 2 percent of men. RA is an…

Caring for Chronic Sinusitis
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Caring for Chronic Sinusitis

Chronic sinusitis is a common condition that affects up to one in 20 people in the United States. Yet many…

6 Stress-Busting Herbs to Try Today
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6 Stress-Busting Herbs to Try Today

Herbs are powerful medicines. In fact, an estimated 50 percent of all modern medicines are derived from herbs, including aspirin…

Fend Off the Flu
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Fend Off the Flu

For the past few years, influenza has taken a backseat to COVID. It’s not just that people weren’t paying attention,…

The Best Way to Get Your Antioxidants
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The Best Way to Get Your Antioxidants

Decades of nutrition studies suggest that people who eat more fruits and vegetables live longer and have a lower risk…

New Aspirin Recommendations for Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
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New Aspirin Recommendations for Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

Aspirin can be a lifesaver if you’re having a heart attack. But aspirin for the prevention of heart disease is…

Treating a Leaky Bladder
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Treating a Leaky Bladder

It’s the stuff of a million embarrassed asides: I better not drink any water before getting in the car. I’m…

Stand Up for Your Health
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Stand Up for Your Health

You’ve probably heard this official recommendation dozens of times (if not more): For good health, engage in moderate physical activity,…

Poison Ivy
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Poison Ivy

At age 5, I first learned about poison ivy while sitting in my grandmother’s kitchen sink having my little legs…

Bug Bites: Prevention and Treatment
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Bug Bites: Prevention and Treatment

When summer rolls around, many of my patients ask how to prevent bug bites. Some folks claim that eating a…

Don’t Jump into Treatment for Prostate Cancer
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Don’t Jump into Treatment for Prostate Cancer

Between 12 and 13 percent of men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. For those with low-risk disease, the National…

Is This Normal?
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Is This Normal?

Pain in the ear while chewing suggests a disorder of the temporomandibular joint. In the medical world, problems with the…