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Covid: June, 2022

The virus is not done with us. The best way to avoid infection may be to follow the example of the Japanese.

May 30, 2022

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Advil as Perpetrator?

Its possible adverse effects.

May 23, 2022

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The Abortion Pill and Telemedicine

The likely overturn of Roe v. Wade is leading to questions on telemedicine prescriptions.

May 16, 2022

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Matters of the Heart

AFib and the limitations of current tools for assessing heart health.

May 9, 2022

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The Fifth Taste

Understanding umami.

May 2, 2022

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ASMR Redux

This genre of online streaming videos got even more popular during the pandemic. We re-examine it.

April 25, 2022

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Marijuana News

Cannabis may help reduce pain, aid in sleep, even offer protection from Covid, but research lags behind marketing.

April 18, 2022

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Slugging: A Good Schmear

Slimy petroleum jelly is the new-old ingredient for battling dry skin.

April 11, 2022

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Covid: April, 2022

Whether or not to get another booster is a personal decision.

April 4, 2022

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Biofeedback Benefits

Controlling involuntary stress-response reactions is the goal.

March 28, 2022

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‘Cured’: Strengthen Your Immunity, Heal Your Life

This 2020 book sends the message that when it comes to healing, we have more power than we know.

March 21, 2022

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Problems of Opioid Prescribing

The thorny issue of how to treat pain.

March 14, 2022

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Covid: March, 2022

An update on the status of the virus.

March 7, 2022

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Shoulder Injuries: Q&A

Targeted, regular exercise and NSAIDS can resolve most issues.

February 28, 2022

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You Asked. Mary Answered.

Do you need a genetic test? It’s complicated.

February 21, 2022

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Hypermobility Redux

Connective tissue weakness is the bad news behind loose ligaments.

February 14, 2022

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Fidgeting Gets New Respect

Squishy stress balls have evolved into more sophisticated pea pod poppers and silicone snappers.

February 7, 2022

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Long Covid, New Research

Studies have identified four biological factors linked to a higher Long Covid risk.

January 31, 2022

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