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Trick or treat and a Halloween candy confession. Maybe you’ve done it, too.
There was a time when the neighborhood kids didn't get Halloween candy from the Atwood's. We handed out granola bars instead. But that's not my confession.
How physical therapy can help people suffering the after effects of a concussion
Bobby Cochrane is a physical therapist who works with people who have post-concussion syndrome. Find out how physical therapy can help someone with a concussion.
Moroccan Carrot Soup and Magic Mineral Broth: Recipes from The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen
Research linking what you eat to the occurrence, treatment, and recurrence of cancer has exploded. Rebecca Katz shares some soup recipes from her cookbook The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen.
Why a colonoscopy is still the gold standard for preventing colon cancer
Colonoscopies save lives because virtually all colon cancers start out as benign polyps. Colonoscopy is not colon cancer detection, it's colon cancer prevention. Read more.
How the tiny zebrafish helped a Bar Harbor scientist get us one step closer to effective treatments for a painful nerve disorder — peripheral neuropathy
About 20 million people in the U.S. have peripheral neuropathy. Sandra Rieger, PhD., a scientist at the MDI Biological Laboratory, recently discovered where and how it begins.
Tips from parents on how to stay healthy with a new baby in the house
When you're pregnant, you try to be as healthy as possible for your baby's sake. After the baby is born, staying healthy can be a challenge. Some tips from new parents.