Penn State Health

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Dieting

Intermittent Fasting — Foolproof or Fad? Fad diets and exercise routines seem to come and go as often as the refrigerator calls out to people looking to lose a few pounds. The latest method gaining traction in some circles is intermittent fasting. Rather than restricting how much
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Scrub-a-dub-dub

Hand Sanitizers Are Good, Washing Is Better Whether they dangle from keychains, spritz from pens or froth and pump out of clinic and classroom dispensers, hand sanitizers are convenient alternatives to handwashing, and they do work.   But when it comes to keeping germs away
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Endometriosis

Abnormal Pelvic Pain? Talk to Your Doctor What makes pelvic pain abnormal? While the answer is different for every woman, having the strength to discuss it with a health care provider may help prevent years of suffering.   Pelvic pain may be a sign of many health conditions.
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