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  1. What you need to know about psoriasis
    By Sarah Kelsey on Jul 24, 2009
    According to the National Institutes of Health, as many as 7.5 million Americans suffer from the chronic skin condition called...
  2. Tips to avoid chiggers
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Jul 24, 2009
    Summertime is high season for bug bites and itchy rashes. Chiggers, also called harvest mites and red bugs, are particularly small...
  3. Summer skin care products that protect and heal
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Jul 21, 2009
    Has your skin been taking a beating from the summer sun? With July being National UV Month, there is no better time to keep skin...
  4. Outdoor safety tips for summer
    By Karen Hawthorne on Jul 16, 2009
    Those hot, lazy days of summer put us in a playful mood to make the most of the great outdoors, from picnics and backyard cookouts...
  5. How to eat during cancer treatment
    By Sarah Kelsey on Jul 16, 2009
    Undergoing cancer treatment is never easy, especially when the side effects of radiation or chemotherapy kick in. The side effects...
  6. Irritable bowel syndrome: Symtoms and treatment
    By Sarah Kelsey on Jul 14, 2009
    One in 54 people, or about five million Americans, suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a debilitating, uncomfortable and...
  7. What your gums are telling you
    By Vicki Salemi on Jul 7, 2009
    As you’re brushing your teeth do you notice your gums are a little bit redder than normal? Or perhaps they even start bleeding? Or...
  8. Vaginal injury: Avoid the water skiing douche
    On Jul 7, 2009
    Every year, emergency rooms across the country experience an influx in water-related injuries, many caused from water skiing...
  9. Can you get HPV from oral sex?
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Jul 6, 2009
    Though the human papilloma virus (HPV), a sexually transmitted disease with over 30 different strains, is recognized as the major...
  10. Constipation remedies: Natural ways to stay regular
    By Annette Taylor on Jul 3, 2009
    Many people suffer with constipation and though it may appear to be an amusing situation, this uncomfortable condition is no...
  11. Is it acne or rosacea?
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Jun 22, 2009
    Would you give up dining out, shopping or doing other things you enjoy if it meant healthier skin? You might if you are one of the...
  12. Are you at risk for osteoporosis?
    By Sarah Kelsey on Jun 22, 2009
    As many as 12 million people across the United States deal with osteoporosis every day. Forty-four million Americans have low bone...
  13. How to revive your sex drive
    By Sarah Kelsey on Jun 21, 2009
    “I’m tired.” “I have a headache.” “There are too many other things to do.” Sound familiar? They’re all common...
  14. Dental health during pregnancy
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Jun 10, 2009
    Did you know that women who have periodontal disease may be seven times more likely to have a baby who is premature or of low...
  15. Fighting multiple sclerosis
    By Sarah Kelsey on Jun 9, 2009
    If you’ve been diagnosed with a serious illness, you know how hard it can be to fight back. Exhaustion, symptoms and a roller...
  16. Prevent plantar warts
    By Christine Cristiano on Jun 4, 2009
    At some point, you probably will develop a plantar wart on the sole of your foot. Here's what you need to know to prevent and treat...
  17. Pure, simple skin care recipes
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Jun 4, 2009
    Looking for ways to improve your skin health without exposing yourself to the more than 10,000 chemical ingredients found in...
  18. How to treat spider bites
    By Christine Cristiano on Jun 3, 2009
    Along with the warm days of summer comes the influx of insect bites. Although mosquitoes garnish a lot of attention with their...
  19. Reduce allergy symptoms with yoga
    By Sarah Kelsey on May 21, 2009
    For many people, spring means one thing: Allergies. From grass to dust, nose-foes are everywhere. But new research suggests the...
  20. Are antidepressants right for pregnant women?
    By Sarah Kelsey on May 20, 2009
    Pregnancy can be a great experience. But for some moms-to-be, it’s a struggle. Clinical depression affects 15 to 20 percent of all...

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