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The Dating Game
August 20, 2010
Your toothpaste just “expired.” What do you do—resuscitate it or toss it? Many products carry expiration dates, but it’s hard to know what they mean.
The Buzz on Mosquitoes
July 30, 2010
It's peak mosquito season in many parts of the country. Here’s a survival guide.
LASIK: Reading the Fine Print
July 9, 2010
LASIK surgery for presbyopia—that is, age-related farsightedness—has been approved by the FDA for people who are also nearsighted. But it’s not without risk.
Shining a Light on Skin Cancer
June 18, 2010
Skin cancer is very common, and some types can be deadly. But discovered early, almost all skin cancers can be treated and cured. Here’s what you need to know.
TMD: A Pain in the Jaw
May 28, 2010
Jaw pain is the most common kind of musculoskeletal pain after low back pain, affecting about 20 million Americans. And fittingly, it has a jaw-breaking name: temporomandibular disorder (TMD).