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Summer Swimming Season May Be Over, But You Can Still Get Swimmer’s Ear – And You Don’t Even Need to Go in the Water
By Thomas Schrepfer and Rex Haberman Your Health

Summer Swimming Season May Be Over, But You Can Still Get Swimmer’s Ear – And You Don’t Even Need to Go in the Water

Many forms of ear infections strike children and adults alike, but among the most common is acute otitis externa, also known as swimmer’s ear. About 10% of Americans will experience swimmer’s ear during their lifetimes. Adults are affected more commonly, and children only rarely, generally ages 5 to 12. But you don’t have to be […]

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What’s Lurking in the Gym’s Locker Room?
By Emily Lockhart Your Health

What’s Lurking in the Gym’s Locker Room?

Sure, the motivation might be contagious in the locker room of your local gym or recreational center, but, shockingly, so are numerous other icky bacterial infections that can spread quickly in moist, hot environments among gym-goers and athletes who share surfaces, towels, and athletic equipment. Don’t be scared of the locker room—just be proactive when […]

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