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Does Turkey Make You Tired?
A common Thanksgiving myth is that eating turkey leads to post-meal drowsiness. Here’s what the science shows.
How Extreme Weather Events Affect Sinus Health
An increase in the frequency of extreme weather events can have a noticeable impact on sinus health. The culprit? Changes in air quality.
8 Tips to Reduce Jet Lag
While you may not be able to entirely prevent jet lag, you can reduce its effects and make the most of your travels.
Hyponatremia: Why Low Sodium Levels Are Dangerous
It’s common knowledge that too much salt can be harmful to your health. But if blood sodium levels drop too low, it can also be dangerous, even life-threatening.
Walking Pneumonia on the Rise: What Parents Should Know
A respiratory infection that mostly affects adults and older children is now being seen more in children under 5.
How to Combat Loneliness, A Common Condition
Learn why loneliness is on the rise – from technology to changes in social dynamics – and strategies for improving social connections.
Another Kind of High Blood Pressure: Pulmonary Hypertension
Most often caused by other diseases, pulmonary hypertension may be reversible, depending on the cause.
Contagious Parvovirus B19 Is Spreading: What to Know
Human parvovirus, commonly called fifth disease or “slapped cheek” disease, usually doesn’t cause serious illness.