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Warm-mist versus cool-mist humidifier: Which is better for a cold?

Answer | Updated on March 8, 2019.

Warm-mist and cool-mist humidifiers are equally effective in humidifying the air.

Digestion: How long does it take?

Answer | Updated on December 31, 2019.

Digestion takes about two to five days, depending on your system.

Standing workstation: What you need to know

Article | Updated on August 29, 2019.

Considering a standing workstation? Understand proper desk height, monitor placement and other ergonomic tips.

Numbness in hands

Symptom | Updated on April 19, 2019.

Numbness in hands: Symptom — Overview looks at what might cause this problem.

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

Disease | Updated on June 12, 2019.

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is a severe, sometimes fatal, lung infection characterized by flu-like symptoms that can progress rapidly.

Have a cold? Fight back with humidity

HealthTip | Updated on June 27, 2020.

Health tips from Mayo Clinic, featuring simple strategies for a healthy lifestyle.

Emerging treatments for multiple sclerosis

Answer | Updated on August 4, 2020.

There is no cure for multiple sclerosis, but promising research offers hope for new ways to slow and perhaps reverse the effects of this disease.

Sitting at your desk doesn't have to be a pain in the neck

Article | Updated on May 17, 2018.

Maximize your day-to-day comfort and efficiency by paying attention to workspace ergonomics.

Stress management for MS

Answer | Updated on September 27, 2017.

Feeling overwhelmed by your MS? Try these stress-relieving strategies and find out what works for you.

Myofascial pain syndrome

Disease | Updated on October 10, 2019.

In this condition, pressure on trigger points can cause persistent pain in the muscle itself and sometimes in seemingly unrelated parts of your body.

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