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  5 days ago

  Over-The-Counter Remedies for Travel Constipation

  Verywell Health - Alyssa Hui

  No matter the reason for your travel, taking a trip can shake up your normal routine. Changes to your diet and exercise schedule can throw off your …

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  6 days ago

  What You Should Know About the 2024 Adult Vaccine Schedule

  Verywell Health - Stephanie Brown

  The 2024 adult immunization schedule includes a few updated recommendations for the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), mpox, COVID-19, and …

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  Why You Should Keep a Consistent Bedtime Every Night

  Verywell Health - Mira Miller

  You’ve likely been told that you should get at least seven hours of sleep each night, but having a consistent, regular sleep schedule may be even …

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  You Can Now Test for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea With an At-Home Kit

  Verywell Health - Alyssa Hui

  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the first at-home sample-collection test for chlamydia and gonorrhea. Adults can now buy the test …

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  4 Foods to Avoid While on Ozempic or Wegovy

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  Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists are a class of drugs that include medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy. These medications are effective in …

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  How Long Does The Shingles Vaccine Protect You For?

  Verywell Health - Alyssa Hui

  The shingles vaccine used in the United States, called Shingrix, is more than 90% effective at preventing shingles. Since it’s only been FDA-approved …