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A baby picks their nose. A woman swabs her ear. – Photo credit: Canva

Health, Public Health

After an epic, unhinged debate about boogers vs. earwax, real doctors set the record straight

Cecily Knobler

5/19/2025
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

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