• Health Highlights: May 4, 2018

    Utz Recalls Tortilla Chips Doctors Remove 132-Pound Tumor From Woman

    • Posted May 4, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Understanding Diabetic Eye Disease

    Eye problems are a common concern for those who have diabetes. High blood sugar can damage blood vessels in the retina, causing the vessels to swell, leak or close, the American Academy of Ophthalmology says. Here are...

    • Posted May 4, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Prepare for a Colonoscopy

    Many people who have had a colonoscopy say the prep is worse than the actual procedure. But it’s a necessary evil. Improper preparation, and you might as well skip the test altogether. The American Society for Gastrointestinal...

    • Posted May 4, 2018
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  • Home Gym: The Benefits of a Cross-Country Ski Machine

    When it comes to both fun and efficiency, cross-country skiing is an exhilarating, high-calorie burner. It’s a lot less expensive than downhill skiing — all you need are the skis and a flat, snowy trail. But you...

    • Posted May 3, 2018
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  • French Bulldogs: Cute, But Health Issues Abound

    French Bulldogs can melt your heart with their wrinkled faces and big ears, but they come with a special set of health problems, a new report warns. The breed is becoming the most popular in the United...

    • Posted May 3, 2018
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  • Skin’s ‘Good’ Bacteria May Be Promising Weapon Against Eczema

    A treatment that harnesses the power of helpful bacteria living naturally on the skin might be a breakthrough treatment for eczema, early research suggests. The therapy capitalizes on recent insights into the importance of the “microbiome” —...

    • Posted May 3, 2018
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  • Simple Drug Packaging Change Could Save Toddlers’ Lives

    As America’s opioid crisis continues, too many toddlers are accidentally overdosing on narcotic medicines. But a new study suggests that better packaging might curb the problem. Among kids under the age of 6, single-dose packaging prompted a...

    • Posted May 3, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: May 3, 2018

    Raw Oysters From British Columbia Linked to Norovirus Outbreaks

    • Posted May 3, 2018
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  • Health Tip: When To Call Your Doctor If You Have Lower Back Pain

    Few people go through life without having episodes of lower back pain. For some people, though, it’s a daily struggle. The American Academy of Family Physicians says back pain may be controlled by maintaining proper posture and...

    • Posted May 3, 2018
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  • Health Tip: When Your Child Graduates High School

    Graduating from high school is a milestone that includes some emotional stress for you and your child. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests how you can support your child as he or she graduates: Make sure your...

    • Posted May 3, 2018
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