Doctors Answer Your 9 Biggest Health Questions
When we invited you to share your most vexing questions about your health and well-being, you didn't hesitate. Welcome to your straight-talk guide to feeling great.
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"Will I get sick if I kiss my pet?"
Down, girl. As long as you have no open wounds, you can welcome Sparky's affection. "A healthy immune system is strong enough to fight off most bacteria in a pet's saliva," says Jennifer Gabriele, a vet at Heart of Chelsea Animal Hospital in New York City.
From the
June 2015 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
