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Stamping Out Superbugs

… doesn’t prescribe antibiotics, don’t pressure them to change their mind. And when you do get antibiotics, take them exactly as prescribed. The best way to protect yourself and your …
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Funky Fingertips?

… loss, called alopecia areata. If your nails start to scoop inward like a spoon, you may not be getting enough iron. Spoon-shaped nails, or koilonychia, can be a sign of iron-deficiency anemia. …
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Protect Against Air Pollution

… matter is a major component of air pollution. These are tiny particles in the air that can get deep into the lungs. These particles come from vehicles, power plants, and industrial …
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Coping With Chemo

… growing. These drugs usually target cells that are growing quickly. Normal body cells can also get caught in the crossfire of many chemotherapy drugs, causing unwanted side effects. Scientists …
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Radon Risk

… in every state. Radon gas breaks down quickly, giving off tiny radioactive particles that can get trapped in your lungs when you breathe. As they break down further, these particles release …
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More Than Jaw Pain

… some experience discomfort, others tension, and still others severe pain.” Some people get symptoms in the muscles that move the jaw. For others, it’s in a disc within the jaw joint …
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Missing Strands?

… baldness. It tends to run in families and causes your hair to fall out gradually. As men get older, they may start to lose hair in the front of their scalp. The pattern of hair loss for …
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The Persistence of Plastics

… are raising health concerns. Microplastics are generally smaller than a sesame seed. They can get into our bodies through the foods we eat and air we breathe. Scientists have found …
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Slowing Sarcopenia

… speed, and lean body mass. Those with weaker grip strength and slower walking speed (less than 2.6 feet per second) showed higher risk of falls, mobility limitations, hip fractures, and death. … like cancer. You can take steps to prevent too much muscle loss and weakness as you age. Getting enough physical activity is key. In particular, Correa-de-Araujo says, “you need to have …
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Pet Dogs to the Rescue!

… and environments. They grow up with us and grow old with us. And as they age, dogs tend to get many of the same health problems that we do—conditions like obesity, heart problems, cancer, …