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Wildfires: How to cope when smoke affects air quality and health

Wildfire smoke contributes greatly to poor air quality, and as wildfires become more frequent due to climate change and drier conditions, more of us and more of our communities are at risk for health harms. Here are ways to cope.

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can cause frequent gut distress like bloating, cramps, constipation, or diarrhea. One common way to relieve IBS is a challenging diet eliminating a long list of foods containing hard-to-digest sugars known as FODMAPs.

A recent small trial suggests a simpler approach: try targeting only certain FODMAPs. People who eliminated specific culprits—found in foods like onions, garlic, beans, and wheat—often saw their IBS symptoms improve. 

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