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The Worms Crawl in, the Worms Treat Colitis

Faced with removal of his colon when treatments for his ulcerative colitis were unsuccessful, a 36-year-old California man opted for an unconventional treatment. He traveled to Thailand and, ...
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Bad Breath: Causes and Treatment

Bad breath, or halitosis, is familiar to many people. Although precise epidemiological data are missing, some studies have suggested that bad breath may rank only behind dental cavities ...
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Bone Study Finds No Benefit from Extra Vitamin D

Vitamin D supplements may not always make a difference in a child’s bone density, a new review finds. Children with normal vitamin D levels didn’t show improvements in ...
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Alcohol and Smoke Can Worsen Asthma and Allergies

Drinking just one glass of wine can trigger allergic reactions in some people, and being exposed to smoke can worsen asthma and affect seasonal allergy sufferers, experts say. ...
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Are Probiotics Safe?

Question: Are probiotics safe? Answer: There is debate over the precise definition of probiotics. The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization and the World Health Organization call probiotics ...
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How to Stick to an Exercise Routine

Many people struggle to adhere to an exercise routine. Researchers are beginning to unravel what makes us more likely to stick to a workout regime and what strategies ...
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5 Running Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Make

If you’re a runner, it can be hard to see your own mistakes. Unless you’re constantly running alongside a full-length mirror to check out your reflection, it’s impossible ...
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‘Bouncy House’ Injuries on the Rise

Injuries related to inflatable bouncers, a type of outdoor play area for children, have risen rapidly in recent years, a new study finds. There was a fifteenfold increase ...
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Laundry ‘Pods’ Account for Half of Detergent Poisoning Cases

Laundry detergent sold in small pods present a hazard for young children who are inclined to put the shiny, colorful capsules in their mouths, a new report says. ...
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Swallowed Batteries Send Thousands of Kids to ER Yearly

A growing number of children are swallowing batteries, especially circular “button batteries,” leading to thousands of emergency room visits each year and, in a few cases, deaths, according ...
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