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5 Ways for Women to Have Happier Bones in Midlife
Getting more calcium is crucial but not adequate alone to prevent bone loss.
5 Ways for Women to Have Happier Bones in Midlife in the Prevention subcategory within the Well main category
Getting more calcium is crucial but not adequate alone to prevent bone loss.
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8 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Viral Hepatitis
8 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Viral Hepatitis in the Prevention subcategory within the Well main category
For example: Some forms of hepatitis can be active for years and never cause symptoms.
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Do Colon Polyps Always Put You at Risk for Colon Cancer?
Do Colon Polyps Always Put You at Risk for Colon Cancer? in the Prevention subcategory within the Well main category
Certain types of polyps are more likely to become cancerous.
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Are Statins Truly Safe — And When Should You Take Them?
Are Statins Truly Safe — And When Should You Take Them? in the Prevention subcategory within the Well main category
Muscle aches can be a side effect, but for most people, the benefits outweigh the risks.
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What You Can Do to Prevent Cancer from Ages 10 to 80
What You Can Do to Prevent Cancer from Ages 10 to 80 in the Prevention subcategory within the Well main category
A handy decade-by-decade guide for recommended screenings and other preventive actions.
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Cervical Cancer Is Preventable. Why Is It Killing People?
Cervical Cancer Is Preventable. Why Is It Killing People? in the Prevention subcategory within the Well main category
The disease kills thousands of people every year, even though it can be treated when caught early.
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4 Tips for Finding a Primary Care Doctor
4 Tips for Finding a Primary Care Doctor in the Prevention subcategory within the Well main category
How to find a doctor who’s right for you and why it is important.
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8 Things You Might Not Know About Rabies
8 Things You Might Not Know About Rabies in the Prevention subcategory within the Well main category
Plus, what to do, where to go and who to call if you have an exposure.
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How to Catch Lung Cancer Early and Why It’s Important
How to Catch Lung Cancer Early and Why It’s Important in the Prevention subcategory within the Well main category
Catching lung cancer early means there’s a better chance of successful treatment.
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7 Myths About Cervical Cancer You Shouldn’t Believe
7 Myths About Cervical Cancer You Shouldn’t Believe in the Prevention subcategory within the Well main category
No, you don’t need an annual pap smear (and other common cervical cancer myths).
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4 Summer Activities ER Docs Would Never Do
4 Summer Activities ER Docs Would Never Do in the Prevention subcategory within the Well main category
There's a reason emergency room doctors call summer trauma season.
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This Is Your Body on Alcohol
This Is Your Body on Alcohol in the Prevention subcategory within the Well main category
Is your happy hour habit affecting your health? Hear what the experts have to say.
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How Spine Doctors Keep Their Backs Healthy
How Spine Doctors Keep Their Backs Healthy in the Prevention subcategory within the Well main category
From not slouching to stretching — this is how spine doctors take care of their backs.
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Is Antihistamine Use Making Me Gain Weight?
Is Antihistamine Use Making Me Gain Weight? in the Prevention subcategory within the Well main category
An expert addresses the debate about whether allergy medication use can cause weight gain.
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Forget “The Last of Us”: Fungi Are Already Deadly
Forget “The Last of Us”: Fungi Are Already Deadly in the Prevention subcategory within the Well main category
Plus, climate change could make fungal infections happen more often.
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Do You Have to Do a Colonoscopy to Check for Colon Cancer?
Do You Have to Do a Colonoscopy to Check for Colon Cancer? in the Prevention subcategory within the Well main category
There are multiple colon cancer screening tests (beyond colonoscopy) depending on your medical needs.
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