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4 steps to a safer Fourth of July
These hot tips can help you celebrate safely. -
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PTSD: Do you know the facts?
Find out what’s true and what’s false about PTSD. -
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COVID-19: 5 reasons to vaccinate younger kids
Give your little one the best shot at avoiding severe COVID-19. -
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How to do hands-only CPR
Call 911, then follow these three steps. -
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7 ways to stop damaging your hair
Are you hurting your hair? -
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Food allergies may lower chances of COVID-19
New research shows how allergies and asthma affect your COVID-19 risk. -
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Do you know the facts about colonoscopy prep?
Test your knowledge and get helpful hints. -
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Monkeypox: Answers to your biggest questions
Get the facts about monkeypox. -
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How to check for signs of testicular cancer
Shower time is prime time for a self-exam. -
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COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy may protect babies too
A study from Norway found that newborns were less likely to get COVID-19 if their moms had been vaccinated. -
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Coping with scanxiety
Test-related anxiety is common among cancer survivors. -
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Blood donation: Are you eligible?
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. -
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Father's Day: Check out these healthy gift ideas
Give him a gift that will keep him in your life longer. -
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6 signs of sinus headaches
Allergy season can be a real headache. -
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Try these 10-minute fitness breaks
Meet your weekly goal 10 minutes at a time. -
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Paxlovid: How to handle rebound symptoms
COVID-19 symptoms after taking Paxlovid? Here's what to do. -
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Hernia: When do you need surgery?
Some hernias are emergencies. -
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5 facts about long COVID-19
Vaccines offer some protection. -
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The truth about migraines
Get the facts behind the migraine myths. -
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Keep kids safe this summer
Parents: Keep an eye on these 5 areas.
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