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Polypharmacy = Poly-Problems

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Hair Growth in a Bottle?

Reversing hair loss over the counter sounds like a perfect...

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The Wellness Letter Turns 40!

Forty years ago, in October 1984, a wild idea that had been...

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Can You Prevent Cancer?

Close to half of all cancer cases and deaths in the U.S....

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Is My Breakfast Cereal ‘Ultraprocessed’?

Are all breakfast cereals considered ultraprocessed foods—even the basic, non-fancy ones I...

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So, You Want to Take a Calcium Supplement …

Have you ever been told to take a calcium supplement by a...

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When Sound Becomes Noise

According to recent data from the University of Michigan, about one-third of...

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Feeling Sore the Day After Your Workout?

A reader recently asked: "I started working out in the gym and...

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Colorectal Cancer: Lifestyle Strategies to Reduce Your Risk

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of death from cancer...

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The Healing Power of Music

Have you ever turned on your favorite song after a particularly stressful...

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