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If you’re served a piece of chicken that has a pinkish hue, are you immediately paranoid you’ll get salmonella? Turns out, your fears aren’t unfounded: Every year, approximately 42,000 cases of salmonella are reported in the U.S. — but because many milder cases aren’t diagnosed or reported, the actual number of infections may be 29...

Don’t get me wrong: I like water just fine. Consuming enough of it, however, has always been a challenge for me. Living at sea level meant that hydration could be a somewhat casual affair, but things got serious during a surf trip to Costa Rica: After days in the hot sun, dehydration bit me in...

There’s no real cure for the common cold, except to get through it as best you can. Oof. That’s a punch straight to the gut. But don’t worry, there are a few things you can do from the comfort of your own home to help soothe common-cold symptoms like fever, runny nose and a sore...

Let’s face it: Most of us would be in much better shape if we put as much time, money, thought and energy into taking care of our bodies as we put into maintaining our cars. If that sounds like you, here are five ways you can give your body a simple tune-up to get on...

Research studies have shown that mold can cause unpleasant respiratory symptoms in otherwise-healthy adults and children. Scientists also know that many people suffer from mold allergies. Plus, if you have a chronic respiratory illness or your immune system is compromised due to a medical condition or illness, mold can cause further health problems. How Mold Makes You Sick...

The Rumor: Flossing can help prevent heart disease You brush, you floss, you even use mouthwash (almost) every day — all to keep your pearly whites in tip-top shape. And it’s not for looks alone. After all, you’ve long been warned that having unhealthy gums could put you at risk for heart disease. Right? Yes,...

Time for “A Day in the Life of [Insert Your Name Here].” See if this sounds familiar: Wake up (grudgingly), get dressed, pour coffee, get kids to school, go to work, haggle with people all day, fight traffic, pick up kids, make dinner/pick up pizza, help with homework, pay bills, tuck tiny people in after...