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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.

What could be causing your blurry vision?

Avocado nutrition: Health benefits and easy recipes

Swimming lessons save lives: What parents should know

Preventing and treating iliotibial (IT) band syndrome: Tips for pain-free movement

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

What can magnesium do for you and how much do you need?

Dry socket: Preventing and treating a painful condition that can occur after tooth extraction

What happens during sleep — and how to improve it

How is metastatic prostate cancer detected and treated in men over 70?

Could biofeedback help your migraines?
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