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Q: I'm considering planting a coral honeysuckle along my metal fence in Central Arkansas. Are they invasive? Can I plant it in a large pot? Do deer like it (they could pull it through the fence)? Any ...

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A new review from the University of Sharjah suggests that mouthwash made with garlic extract may fight germs as effectively as chlorhexidine, a widely used antiseptic in dental care. Chlorhexidine, a ...

Garlic extract is emerging as a surprisingly powerful contender to chlorhexidine, the long-standing “gold standard” in antimicrobial mouthwashes. A systematic review of clinical studies shows that ...

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