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- Supreme Court to Decide on South Carolina’s Bid to Cut Funding for Planned Parenthood
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Wise Words on Women’s Health
May is Women’s Health Month. With that in mind, doctors are offering suggestions for steps that women can take to reduce their risk of diseases and safeguard their health, both physical and mental. Dr. Blanca Sckell is...
- Posted May 30, 2018
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‘Markers’ of Alzheimer’s Don’t Doom You to Dementia
(HealthDay News) — Even if you discover that you have the first biological signs of Alzheimer’s, you are not doomed to develop the crippling dementia, a new study suggests. “Just because you have amyloid in the...
- Posted May 30, 2018
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Health Tip: Stay Fit at Work
Sitting for long hours at a desk can lead to poor posture, lower-back pain and increased risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The American Council on Exercise suggests how to combat the negative effects of too much...
- Posted May 30, 2018
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Health Tip: Suggestions for Losing Weight
Losing weight should be part of living a healthier lifestyle. The U.S. Office on Women’s Health says there are no quick, easy fixes for weight loss, and that the key is to focus on small, healthy changes...
- Posted May 30, 2018
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Take Your Swim Workouts to the Next Level
Swimming is a great way to stay in shape while having fun and without stressing your joints. If you’re ready to take your lap swimming to the next level, consider joining a masters swimming program. U.S. Masters...
- Posted May 29, 2018
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Thirsty Mosquitoes May Bite More in Droughts
Your blood mght be a thirst quencher for mosquitoes during a drought. A new study found that while female mosquitoes need the protein in blood to lay eggs, they also bite you to stay hydrated. According to...
- Posted May 29, 2018
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No Link Between HPV Vaccine, Autoimmune Diseases: Study
Immunizing girls against human papillomavirus (HPV) doesn’t increase their risk for autoimmune diseases, according to new research from Canada. HPV is the world’s most common sexually transmitted disease, affecting up to 75 percent of sexually active people...
- Posted May 29, 2018
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Supplements Won’t Help Prevent Heart Disease: Study
When it comes to preventing heart disease, vitamin and mineral supplements are probably a waste of money, a new research review concludes. The findings, published May 28 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, largely...
- Posted May 29, 2018
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A Young Life Lost to High Insulin Prices
Alec Smith was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes shortly before his 24th birthday. When he turned 26, he lost his health insurance. Less than a month later, he lost his life because he couldn’t afford the exorbitant...
- Posted May 29, 2018
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Health Tip: Safe Driving Tips for Older Adults
Driving can become more difficult as people age and their eyesight changes. It may be harder to read signs and to see in the dark or during blinding sunshine. The U.S. National Institute on Aging suggests these...
- Posted May 29, 2018