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Why aromatherapy is showing up in hospital surgical units
Aromatherapy from plant-based scents may just have a place in the science of health and healing.
Tattoos: Understand risks and precautions
Allergic reactions, infections and skin problems can all happen after getting a tattoo. Take steps to stay safe.
Sunless tanning: What you need to know
Sunless tanning products can provide a safe, natural-looking tan — if they're applied carefully and correctly.
Skin care: 5 tips for healthy skin
Skin care gimmicks abound — but don't fall for the hype. Get healthy looking skin with these simple tips.
Poison ivy and other summer skin irritants
Take a look at these bumps, bites and rashes. Find out what causes them and how they can be treated.
Piercings: How to prevent complications
Piercings are popular, but the risks are real. Know how to prevent an infection.
Mindfulness exercises
Engaging with the world around you can lower your stress. Here's how to practice mindfulness meditation.
Kratom: Unsafe and ineffective
Users revere kratom for mood enhancement and fatigue reduction, but safety issues and questions about effectiveness abound. Learn more before trying it.
Kratom for opioid withdrawal: Does it work?
Kratom is promoted as an aid in overcoming withdrawal from opioid medications, but research suggests that it leads to more health problems than it solves.
Herbal supplements and heart medicines may not mix
Some herbal supplements can have dangerous interactions with heart medications.
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