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  • A Mother and Daughter Walk Their Labradoodle on a Country Road.
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    How to Take the Sting Out of Summer

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    Nothing ruins a perfect summer get-together faster than bugs crashing the party. And while bites and stings from common insects such as ants, bees, fleas and mosquitoes are usually harmless, they can...

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    Everyday Ailments: Caring for a UTI

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    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common infections that happen when bacteria get into your urethra, causing uncomfortable symptoms like pain and a burning feeling when you urinate. If you get a UTI...

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    Have a Headache? These Tips Can Help.

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    Almost everyone deals with headaches from time to time, especially when facing stress, anxiety and other common headache triggers. Here’s how to get a head start against the ache, so you can take on...

  • A Mother and Daughter Walk Their Labradoodle on a Country Road.
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    4 Seasonal Allergy Tips to Find Relief

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    Just when cold and flu season seems to be winding down, we start sniffling for a different reason: seasonal allergies. But they don’t have to make your days miserable. Here’s how to find relief with...

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    Is Your Sore Throat Actually Strep?

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    When you’ve got a sore throat, it can be hard to eat, drink and focus until you know why it’s hurting. While viruses are usually to blame, for about 10% of adults — and up to 30% of kids — the culprit...

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    3 Tips to Prepare for Allergy Season

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    Seasonal allergies are nothing to sneeze at. Hay fever caused by pollen exposure affects as many as 60 million Americans every year, and symptoms can make life difficult. Here’s what to know to help...

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    Is Flu Season Over Yet?

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    As flu season continues, it’s not time to let down your guard quite yet. Influenza is unpredictable, so we’re here with some tips to help you continue to keep viruses at bay.

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    5 Winter Illnesses That Aren’t COVID-19

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    Coughs and sniffles can feel as much a part of winter as the chill in the air. Here’s a look at which wintertime illnesses you might encounter this season — and how to get care.

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    Helping You Fend Off the Flu

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    In October, cooler weather is a breath of fresh air — and the right environment for the flu virus to spread. Flu cases often increase in October and peak between December and February, so now's the...