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Shingles vaccine: Should I get it?
People who are age 50 and older should get this vaccine to prevent shingles.
Sex during pregnancy: What's OK, what's not
Questions about sex during pregnancy? Here's what you need to know.
Self-tanners: Are they safe?
Sunless tanning products, also called self-tanners, can give your skin a tanned look without exposing you to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. The active ingredient in most sunless tanners is the color additive dihydroxyacetone (DHA). DHA reacts with dead cells in the skin's surface layer to temporarily darken your skin. The coloring gradually fades within a few days. Caution: Most self-tanners don't contain sunscreen. If you spend time outdoors, sunscreen is essential.
Seasonal allergies: Nip them in the bud
Learn about treatments and tips to manage seasonal allergies.
Safety tips for attending school during COVID-19
Consider prevention strategies that you and your child's school can follow to help protect your child from COVID-19.
Safe outdoor activities during the COVID-19 pandemic
Looking for fun summertime activities you can enjoy safely during the COVID-19 pandemic? Here are several options to try.
Rett syndrome
This rare genetic disorder affects the way the brain develops, causing a progressive inability to use muscles for eye and body movements and language.
Red wine and resveratrol: Good for your heart?
Find out why red wine is thought to be good for the heart and how to enjoy red wine in a healthy way.
Quitting smoking: 10 ways to resist tobacco cravings
Each time you resist a tobacco craving, you're one step closer to stopping tobacco use for good. Use these tips to fight off cravings.
Quit smoking: Put it on paper
Consider what you don't like about smoking and why you want to quit smoking. Do you want to feel better? Are you worried about health consequences, such as lung cancer and heart disease? Set a good example for your kids? Rid yourself of that lingering smoke smell on your hair, skin and clothes? Write it all down and carry the list with you. Each time you go to pick up a cigarette or other tobacco product, read your list and remind yourself why you want to quit.
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