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The recent U.S. outbreak of measles, a childhood infection declared eliminated here 19 years ago, reawakens us to the deceptive persistence of such viruses and the importance of continuing to …
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By Gregory J. Malanoski, M.D.
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9/13/19, 2:21 PM
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NEW YORK — Americans are addicted to snacks, and food experts are paying closer attention to what that might mean for health and obesity.Eating habits in the U.S. have changed significantly in …
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By Candice Choi, AP Food & Health Writer
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9/13/19, 2:21 PM
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Q: My boyfriend laughs when I turn down the car stereo when I'm trying to find a new address, but I've seen his dad do the same thing when he's changing lanes on the freeway. Why does the quiet make …
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By Eve Glazier, M.D., and Elizabeth Ko, M.D.
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10/18/19, 3:00 PM
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As everyday Americans, particularly young adults, seem to become more preoccupied with themselves and less focused on others, certain acts of caring and social responsibility, such as donating blood, …
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By Christine Amuso
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11/22/19, 1:48 PM
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Q: I'm a 66-year-old man whose right knee really hurts from arthritis. My sister keeps talking about something called prolotherapy. What is it, and can it help? A: Prolotherapy is an injection-based …
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By Eve Glazier, M.D., and Elizabeth Ko, M.D.
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11/22/19, 1:48 PM
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Q: I just turned 55 and have noticed that I get winded faster these days when I go running. Does getting older affect how much air your lungs can hold? Is there any way to increase it? A: Yes, aging …
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By Eve Glazier, M.D., and Elizabeth Ko, M.D.
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11/29/19, 11:09 AM
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Q: I just started my first post-college job, which I love. Nevertheless, I've been feeling really stressed and anxious. My boyfriend says stress can affect your health. What can I do? A: First, …
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By Eve Glazier, M.D., and Elizabeth Ko, M.D.,
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10/4/19, 2:45 PM
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Sneezing. Sniffling. Coughing.There's not much you can do to stop the common cold except wait it out. But a new study published in Nature Microbiology may have lit the path to discovering a drug that …
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By Katie Shepherd, The Washington Post
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10/4/19, 2:48 PM
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HOUSATONIC — When is being “driven” exhilarating, inspiring, and nourishing? When it’s in the passionate mind and the heart of Craig Bero, the creator of Pleasant and Main …
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By Bernadette Brusco
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10/28/19, 2:12 PM
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WILLIAMSTOWN — Otha Day has advanced degrees in piano performance and piano pedagogy; he has performed as a solo pianist and with orchestras and ensembles in both classical and jazz genres. But …
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By Megan Whilden
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11/11/19, 2:19 PM
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