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_ AcneWhen Should You Treat Acne? Right Now By Jane Farrell articleThe most common skin condition in the United States? No surprise that it’s acne, which affects up to 50 million … Read More→
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_ Medical ResearchA New Weapon in The Fight against Sepsis By Jane Farrell articleA type of molecule known as a “nanocarrier” may someday help to protect against sepsis, a life-threatening infection that kills … Read More→
_ Sleep HealthToo Much of A Good Thing? By Jane Farrell articleWhen it comes to sleep, more isn’t necessarily better, according to a global study. Researchers who studied more than 116,000 … Read More→
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_ Hormone therapyA Safe Alternative to HRT? By Jane Farrell articleThe drug oxybutynin works to reduce hot flashes in women, including breast cancer survivors who cannot take hormone replacement therapy, … Read More→
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_ Mental & Emotional HealthHow to Speak up When You Can’t Find the Words By Sondra Forsyth articleAvoiding confrontation. Dreading consequences. Trying not to offend or hurt someone. Naturally shy. Culturally sensitive. Or, just afraid to rock … Read More→
_ Medical ProceduresPublic Service Screening Messages Don't Tell the Whole Story About An Illness By Jane Farrell articleThe public service messages we see about getting screened for illness are very effective – maybe too much so for … Read More→
_ Heart HealthSome Kinds of Exercise Have Greater Heart Benefits than Others By Jane Farrell articlePhysical training is important for heart health. But not every kind of exercise will have the same cardiovascular benefits. New … Read More→
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