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Quit smoking, gain weight: Is it inevitable?
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- Written by J. Taylor Hays, M.D. J. Taylor Hays, M.D.
- Published: 12 November 2017 12 November 2017
Yuma, Arizona - It's common to gain weight after you stop smoking, especially during the first several months - but it isn't inevitable.
Is it safe to take antibiotics or aspirin during pregnancy?
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- Written by Women’s Wellness Women’s Wellness
- Published: 12 November 2017 12 November 2017
Scottsdale, Arizona - Antibiotics are commonly prescribed during pregnancy. The specific medication must be chosen carefully, however. Some antibiotics are OK to take during pregnancy, while others are not. Safety depends on various factors, including the type of antibiotic, when in your pregnancy you take the antibiotic, how much you take, what possible effects it might have on your pregnancy and for how long you're on antibiotics.
Fruit and veggie food safety
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- Written by Dennis Douda Dennis Douda
- Published: 12 November 2017 12 November 2017
Rochester, Minnesota - Too lazy to wash your fruits and veggies? Here are a few statistics that may inspire you. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says about 48 million people are stricken with foodborne illness each year. One hundred twenty-eight thousand are hospitalized. Approximately 3,000 people die.
Home Remedies: Problems with pink eye
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- Written by Dana Sparks Dana Sparks
- Published: 12 November 2017 12 November 2017
Yuma, Arizona - Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is an inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane (conjunctiva) that lines your eyelid and covers the white part of your eyeball. When small blood vessels in the conjunctiva become inflamed, they're more visible. This is what causes the whites of your eyes to appear reddish or pink.
Fish oil supplements and dry eyes
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- Written by Katherine Zeratsky, R.D. Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.
- Published: 12 November 2017 12 November 2017
Rochester, Minnesota - Research suggests that taking an omega-3 fatty acid supplement can reduce symptoms of dry eyes. Omega-3 supplements are safe for most healthy adults and generally have few side effects when taken in a standard dose. Before you begin taking a supplement, however, talk with your health care provider to make sure it’s right for you.