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The Science of Snoring

Posted on 3/3/23 by Sarah Boudreau

You’ve probably been kept awake at night by the sounds of another person’s snoring — or maybe you’ve been the one keeping other people awake. It’s been estimated that one in four adults snore regularly, and almost half of adults snore on occasion. ...

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The Ins and Outs of Asthma

2/17/23 by Sarah Boudreau

Asthma is a big deal: it’s a long-term condition that affects about 262 million people worldwide. It affects both children and adults, and it’s the ...

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2022 Health News Roundup

12/16/22 by Sarah Boudreau

As 2022 comes to a close, let’s talk about five health news stories that broke this year! The mpox outbreak You might recognize mpox from its old ...

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Debunking 5 Holiday Health Myths

12/2/22 by Sarah Boudreau

This holiday season, we’re giving you the opportunity to correct your well-meaning loved ones! In this blog post, we’ll tackle five health myths that ...

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Flu Vaccines Are Nothing to Sneeze At

11/25/22 by Sarah Boudreau

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: time to get your flu vaccine! Let’s explore the Spanish flu epidemic, the development of the flu vaccine, ...

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The Dirt on Diabetes: The Basics of a Chronic Disease

11/11/22 by Sarah Boudreau

Diabetes is a disease that’s becoming more and more common. It’s been estimated that by 2045, there will be 700 million people aged 20-75 with known ...