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woman applying bug spray while on a hike
August 1, 2020/Primary Care

Do Bug Sprays Actually Work?

And find out if they're safe or not

Dirty shower curtain
July 30, 2020/Primary Care

Can Your Dirty Shower Curtain Make You Sick?

Three strategies to keep your shower a safe haven

vacuuming the sofa
July 23, 2020/Primary Care

What’s Hiding in Your Dirty Pillows and Upholstery? (And Can It Make You Sick?)

The best ways to keep your home’s comfiest places germ-free

Woman having her temperature taken with infrared thermometer
June 5, 2020/Primary Care

Are Infrared Thermometers Accurate?

The short answer from a family medicine specialist

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Older man exercising gets muscle pain in chest
May 7, 2020/Primary Care

How to Cope with an Intercostal Muscle Strain

Seven doctor-approved ways to ease the pain

Woman sanitizing her phone.
March 17, 2020/Primary Care

Sanitize Your Mobile Phone With These Helpful Tips

Reduce the risk of exposing yourself and those you love to germs

Deep purple bruise on the inside of elbow
March 9, 2020/Primary Care

Do You Bruise Easily? 5 Reasons Why

Medications, vitamin deficiencies and age can make you bruise more easily

Thermometer showing below zero temperatures
February 11, 2020/Primary Care

Frostbite Can Happen in Minutes

Preventing frostbite (and frostnip)

leg with dog bite wound
February 7, 2020/Infectious Disease

If a Dog Bites You, Do These 7 Things Now

Infection is the biggest danger

Dangerous icicles above window on house
February 3, 2020/Primary Care

How Icicles Can Be Surprisingly Dangerous

Practical tips on how to stay safe around these hanging hazards

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