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What Is ‘Period Flu’ and How Can You Deal With It?
If you get periods, you know about pre-menstrual syndrome. PMS, as it’s usually known, is the collection of physical and emotional annoyances that can occur shortly before your period is due. But for some people, that time of the month can include symptoms that feel like an actual illness.
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8 of the Worst Food Allergies (and Which Ones You Might Not Have to Live With)
Food allergies suck, whether you have them yourself or you have to watch out for a child or loved one to make sure they don’t eat the wrong thing. They can fall anywhere on the spectrum from merely annoying to life threatening, and while some are lifelong, others can be temporary. Some mild allergies can…
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The Best (and Worst) Houseplants for People With Allergies
If you’re one of the many people living with allergic rhinitis — also known as “hay fever” — you probably want to do whatever you can to avoid the sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, headaches, and other annoying and disruptive symptoms the condition causes.
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Watch for These Signs of Severe Brain Injury After Bumping Your Head
Comedian Bob Saget’s January death was recently revealed by his family and the Florida medical examiner’s office to be a result of accidental head trauma. “They [the authorities] have concluded that he accidentally hit the back of his head on something, thought nothing of it and went to sleep,” his family’s statement said. “No drugs…