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Scientists found that sorbitol, a sugar alcohol used as a sugar substitute added to some diet sodas, sugar-free gums, ...

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Winter in Florida means more time outdoors, and possibly more exposure to tick-borne diseases. But the news isn’t all bad: ...

Bacteria, viruses and fungi that colonize the body — including some that live directly on eye surfaces — can have an ...

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THERE are few things as satisfying as scratching an itch. But when your itch keeps recurring and starts to affect your day-to ...

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One habit I’ve adopted is tossing my airplane clothes straight into the wash as soon as I get home, helping prevent germs ...

Perioral dermatitis or Stewardess disease may sound like a complicated skin condition, but if you’ve ever noticed tiny bumps, ...