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When it snows in the South, a fresh batch of snow ice cream is just minutes away. Sheri Castle is an award-winning professional food writer, recipe developer, and cooking teacher with over 25 years of ...

In my search, I’ve discovered a few things: Consistency matters. A thinner lotion might cut it in warmer climates, but if you’re trying to really moisturize, something with a bit of heft and ...

Natural treatment options for hypothyroidism may help manage symptoms but cannot replace treatments prescribed by your healthcare provider. Natural options include incorporating iodine, selenium, ...

Bowel cancer can start in the large bowel (colon cancer) or back passage (rectal cancer). It is also called colorectal cancer.. Your treatment depends on whether you have colon or rectal cancer. Your ...

Towards the end of life, you might want to make decisions about your care. This includes any instructions for refusing treatment. It can sometimes be very difficult to know what care and treatment to ...

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Its gel-cream texture is whisper-thin and sinks in immediately but it still manages to be very moisturizing. Its texture also lends itself to layering, so it pairs easily with whatever serums and ...

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