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Is It a Viral or Bacterial Infection?

Don't assume that an antibiotic will relieve your lung congestion. If it's the flu, an antibiotic could make it worse.

Is It a Viral or Bacterial Infection?

Don't assume that an antibiotic will relieve your lung congestion. If it's the flu, an antibiotic could make it worse.

Guns and Playdates

Most parents don’t think to ask about guns in the homes their kids visit and may be uneasy about doing so. Here are ways to handle it.

New Moms Need to Get Moving

Exercise can help ease the symptoms of postpartum anxiety and depression that many experience. A brisk walk four times a week will do it.

Weight-Loss Surgery in Adolescence Offers Long-Term Health Benefits

Teens who had bariatric surgery show a reduced risk of diabetes and high blood pressure a decade later, yet few families opt for it.

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Bright Days, Dark Nights Build Longevity

Your body's clock does best with natural input. People exposed to little daylight and too much artificial light at night live fewer years.

Encouraging News for Sedentary Folks

If you spend most of your time sitting, take heart: Adding exercise, even 5 minutes a day, will do good things for your blood pressure.

How Safe Is Your Community's Water?

Even modest levels of arsenic increase your risk of heart disease. Community water supplies are the key route by which we are exposed.

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