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The Average Height of Humans Over Time

Published Jul,18 2017  |  By Rita Kennedy

Average height is related to both food intake and the prevalence of disease in the population. Archaeologists can use fossils to calculate the height of individuals who lived in the past.

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Can You Carry Medications in Your Purse on Southwest Airlines?

Published Jun,13 2017  |  By Rita Kennedy

As on all airlines, passengers on Southwest must conform to the regulations laid out by the Transportation Security Administration regarding what you can bring onto the plane in your carry-on baggage. You can bring most medication on board, including prescription medication.

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Is it Safe to Travel with Shingles?

Published Jun,13 2017  |  By Rita Kennedy

Caused by the chicken pox virus, an outbreak of shingles poses some serious questions about whether to continue with any planned travel. This potentially painful condition can develop quickly, and doctors do not fully understand why remnants of the chickenpox virus in your body suddenly became active again as shingles.

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