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Ready to Get Your Summer Sweat On? 5 Tips for Exercising in Heat

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“Base Tans” and Steroid Withdrawals: 5 Skin Care Myths Debunked

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Beyond Over-the-Counter Antihistamines — 5 Things to Know About Seasonal Allergy Treatment

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Worried About Your Child's Vision? Here’s What to Watch For

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Life and Lessons After Surviving a Widow-Maker Heart Attack at 36

"After surviving a widow-maker heart attack at age 36, Chris Wright used MU Health Care's cardiac rehab as a springboard to a healthier life."

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Does Abnormal Mean Cancer? Everything to Know About Pap Smears

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Supplementing Safely: 6 Things to Check Before Taking Dietary Supplements

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Feeling the Effects of "The Change"? Your Guide to HRT and Menopause

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can reduce health risks associated with low estrogen after menopause. Learn about your HRT options for menopause. ...

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Common Doesn’t Mean Normal — 7 Things to Know About Painful Sex

Pain before, during or after sex is not normal. Painful sex (dyspareunia) is caused by many things. But it can be treated. ...

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Let's Talk Ticks: Everything You Need to Know About Alpha-Gal Syndrome

Alpha-gal syndrome is a tickborne disease that causes a red meat allergy. These FAQs reveal everything you need to know about symptoms and diagnosis. ...

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Vertigo vs. Dizziness: What to Do When the Room Is Spinning

Vertigo is a debilitating type of dizziness that can signal a serious underlying condition. Understand vertigo versus dizziness to get the help you need. ...