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THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES

Acute flaccid myelitis: What is it and can it be prevented?
Cases of this rare condition have been popping up in children across the country. It affects the nerves in the spinal cord, causing arm and leg weakness. Could a virus be the culprit?


Precision medicine and pharmacogenomics
Why does one medication work for you but not someone else? Your unique genetic makeup influences your body's response. Learn how doctors use genes to customize health care.

EXPERT ANSWERS

Is it safe to store food in takeout containers?

Find out if your leftover restaurant meal is truly safe in that doggie bag once you get home.

Flu shot: Will it prevent the stomach flu?

The flu shot protects against influenza, which is different from the stomach flu (gastroenteritis). Learn how the symptoms differ.

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	Dementia
	Video: Triceps kickback with resistance tubing
	Pseudobulbar affect
	Infographic: Multiple sclerosis

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HEALTHY RECIPES

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HEALTH TIP

Quit smoking: Ease into it

If you've tried quitting abruptly a few times and it hasn't worked for you, you might want to start the quit-smoking process by gradually cutting back on your smoking. To cut back gradually: 1. Delay your first cigarette of the day. 2. Smoke only half of each cigarette. 3. Progressively lengthen the time between cigarettes. 4. Buy only one pack of cigarettes at a time. 5. Trade one smoking break a day for physical activity. Build on each success until you've entirely quit smoking.

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