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Health

Admit you’re dependent on caffeine

So you might as well carry some with you.

How bad is alcohol?

Unfortunately we landed on a pretty bad drug as a default.

Nose / throat treatments for respiratory infections

A shallow dive on stuff that might keep you from getting sick, or shorten your infection.

Childbirth location and safety

How much does it matter for you and for the baby?

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