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November 14, 2018

Dear Lucy: My workout partner usually stinks, even just after he’s taken a shower and put on clean clothes. I think I once read that large amounts of B vitamins can cause this kind of body odor, and he does take a lot. He claims that he needs them to help him stay focused. Can this be true? He’s a good partner, except for the stink. Any suggestions? —Stink Bombed

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Illustration of the words "side effects" written with lotion that is being squeezed out of a tube

October 25, 2018

Cream of WHAT?

Dear Lucy: I was prescribed miconazole nitrate 2% cream for ringworm on my arm. Out of curiosity, I Googled possible side effects, and one of the side effects listed was “anorexia.” I didn’t know you could become anorexic from applying cream to your skin. How is this even possible? ‬ —So Very Hungry

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October 9, 2018

Last [fresh]man standing

Dear Lucy: Hey! I’m a freshman and everyone’s been getting sick around me. Google advises me to wash and sanitize my hands and wipe down surfaces to prevent myself from getting sick, but I’m a busy MIT student and don’t have time to clean every surface every minute and wash my hands every time I touch anything. When should I wash or sanitize my hands? What surfaces should I clean, and how often?

Also, here, have a meme! —Clean Bill Of Health

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