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Ask the Expert: Do Nail-Drying Machines Emit UV Rays?

WebMD’s Skin and Beauty Expert explains how nail-drying machines work, plus how to protect yourself from their harmful UV rays.

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Women and Chlamydia

You might not be intimately familiar with the name, but chlamydia is actually the most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the U.S.

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Tattoos: Are They Safe?

What you need to know about the health risks of tattoos, finding a safe tattoo parlor, and the process of tattoo removal.

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The Best Places in the World to be a Mom: Norway and Australia

In advance of Mother’s Day—don’t worry, you still have time to pick up the mandatory bath salts and dandelions—the international NGO Save the Children has come out with its 2011 State of the World’s Mothers report. Which locales are the most mommy friendly?   In a survey of 164 countries (43 of them “developed,” 121

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Many in U.S. No Longer Worry About Weight

A survey of Americans shows that concern about weight and weight loss efforts are at an all-time low.

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Chemicals May Be Risky to Nail Salon Workers

Harmful chemicals may be endangering the health of Vietnamese nail salon workers, according to a new study.

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8 Stroke Triggers for Those With Untreated Aneurysm

For those at risk, common activities such as drinking coffee, having sex, or blowing the nose could trigger a stroke, according to new research from the Netherlands.

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Signs of Rise in Hepatitis C Cases Among Young

Hepatitis C infections are rising among adolescents and young adults in Massachusetts, apparently in part due to needle sharing that spreads the virus, the CDC says in a new report.

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Outdoor Exercise With Pollen Allergies (Nasal Allergies)

If you’re an exerciser who loves the outdoors but suffers from allergies, WebMD has tips to help you through pollen season.

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Child Cold or Allergies? Recognizing the Symptoms of Each

WebMD helps you determine whether your child has a common cold or a case of allergies. Learn the symptoms and how to distinguish the two.

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