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Opill: Is this new birth control pill right for you?
Birth control pills have been safely used in the US (and sold only by prescription)...
FDA approves new surgical treatment for enlarged prostates
Nearly a century ago, surgeons developed what is still considered the gold-standard treatment for benign...
Want to reduce your risk of dementia? Get your hearing checked today
Are you having a little trouble hearing conversations? If so, you’re not alone. An estimated...
Long-lasting C. diff infections: A threat to the gut
If you’ve ever dealt with diarrhea, you know how quickly it leaves you feeling depleted....
A tough question: When should an older driver stop driving?
Part 1 of a two-part series on making decisions about driving as we age. Read...
Does running cause arthritis?
When I took up running in college, a friend of mine scoffed at the idea....
Holiday arguments brewing? Here’s how to defuse them
The holidays, as painted by idealists, are hardly the time for disagreements. They’re supposed to...
Lead poisoning: What parents should know and do
You may have heard recent news reports about a company that knowingly sold defective lead...
Kidneys, eyes, ears, and more: Why do we have a spare?
One of the many underappreciated things about the human body is that it has a...
3 ways to create community and counter loneliness
Loneliness is complicated. You can feel lonely when you lack friends and miss companionship, or...