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Your amazing parathyroid glands

Your amazing parathyroid glands

tuodfw 9 months ago

You probably know that you have a thyroid gland. Perhaps you or someone you know has had thyroid tests or a thyroid disorder such as hypothyroidism. But did you know…

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What color is your tongue? What’s healthy, what’s not?

What color is your tongue? What’s healthy, what’s not?

tuodfw 9 months ago

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then consider the tongue a sort of check-engine light for the body. The tongue’s appearance gives doctors an idea about certain…

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What? Another medical form to fill out?

What? Another medical form to fill out?

tuodfw 9 months ago

You’re in a doctor’s office with a clipboard and a pile of medical forms on your lap. For the umpteenth time, you must now jot down your medical history —…

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How — and why — to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals

How — and why — to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals

tuodfw 10 months ago

An F may mean failure in school, but the letter earns high marks in your diet. The two biggest dietary Fs — fiber and fermented foods — are top priorities…

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Tick season is expanding: Protect yourself against Lyme disease

Tick season is expanding: Protect yourself against Lyme disease

tuodfw 10 months ago

In parts of the United States and Canada, warming temperatures driven by climate change may be contributing to a rise in tick-borne illnesses. Ticks are now thriving in a wider…

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Can AI answer medical questions better than your doctor?

Can AI answer medical questions better than your doctor?

tuodfw 1 year ago

Last year, headlines describing a study about artificial intelligence (AI) were eye-catching, to say the least: ChatGPT Rated as Better Than Real Doctors for Empathy, Advice The AI will see…

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Harvard Health Ad Watch: New drug, old song, clever tagline

Harvard Health Ad Watch: New drug, old song, clever tagline

tuodfw 1 year ago

It’s not often that a new drug comes along that could help nearly a quarter of the adult population. But when it does, you can bet you’ll see ads for…

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How do trees and green spaces enhance our health?

How do trees and green spaces enhance our health?

tuodfw 1 year ago

Trees enhance life in a multitude of ways. They combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. They muffle sound pollution and reduce air pollution, drawing in carbon…

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Co-regulation: Helping children and teens navigate big emotions

Co-regulation: Helping children and teens navigate big emotions

tuodfw 1 year ago

When preschoolers are melting down or teens are slamming doors, parents face two difficult tasks: keeping themselves composed and supporting their kids’ ability to self-soothe while building skills to handle…

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How well do you worry about your health?

How well do you worry about your health?

tuodfw 1 year ago

Don’t worry. It’s good advice if you can take it. Of course that’s not always easy, especially for health concerns. The truth is: it’s impossible (and ill-advised) to never worry…