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Addressing Childhood Bullying

… Most people have felt picked on, put down, or left out by peers at some point in their life. Conflict between children, even friends, can be a normal part of …
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The World Inside Your Mouth

… One kind of microbe that can wreak havoc in the mouth is bacteria. Dentists are well-known for pointing out that sugar-loving bacteria can harm your teeth and gums. These live in the plaque …
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Your Aging Eyes

You may barely notice the changes at first. Maybe you’ve found yourself reaching more often for your glasses to see up close. You might have trouble adjusting to glaring lights or reading when the light is dim. You may even have put on blue socks thinking they were black. These are some of the normal changes to your eyes and vision as you age. As more Americans head toward retirement and beyond,…
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Clearing the Air

… to be placed properly to ensure that all the air in the room reaches the purifier. Lakdawala points out that no single strategy will be 100% effective at preventing infections. So she …
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Tension Headaches, Migraine, and More

… what kind of pain a child is feeling. “A very young child with a migraine headache will often point to their stomach first and say, ‘my stomach hurts,’” Oshinsky says. Migraine headaches …
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Understanding COVID-19

… to 85% of the U.S. population will need to be vaccinated to get “herd immunity.” That’s the point where enough people are immune to the virus to prevent its spread. That’s important because …
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Mystified by Menopause?

… medicine approaches,” says Sherman. To learn more about NIH-funded studies of menopause, visit ClinicalTrials.gov . If you’re nearing or in the midst of menopause, learn what you can …
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How Many Is Too Many?

… a friend,” says Diazgranados. “There’s always someone willing to help you through treatment.” Visit the  NIAAA Alcohol Treatment Navigator for help finding treatment. …
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Managing Diabetes

… which is very low blood glucose. “Hypoglycemia is one of the main reasons people with type 1 visit hospital emergency rooms every day,” Arreaza-Rubín says. “It happens more frequently during …
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Breathe Easier

… the filters with those who don’t. They hope the use of the filters will also reduce hospital visits. Research has shown that improving indoor air quality in the home can improve the health …