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Preparing for Wildfire Smoke Exposure

In our region, wildfires are an annual expectation. I am always watching the skies for smoke in the summer as soon as the weather gets hot. Sometimes the smoke precedes the heat, but we get it every year. I count us as blessed in years when the smoke is mild and short-lived. The NAEM (National…
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What about annual pap smears?

Quick, what about annual pap smears? No doubt you have heard it said that women should go as long as 5 years between pap smears. While this never meant going more than a year between exams for the sake of prevention and early detection of many problems.
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What about the risk of heart disease with Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?

What is current thinking/ science on the risk of heart disease related to hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?
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