• Fewer Money Worries Can Pay Off in Better Health

    It’s no secret that money worries can lead to health issues, so reducing monthly bills is a great goal. But it’s also important to know that some so-called time-saving conveniences can actually cost you more. For instance,...

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  • What Makes Up the American Gut?

    Want a healthy gut? New research suggests you should eat plenty of fruits and veggies, avoid antibiotics and take care of your mental health. These are the latest findings from The American Gut, part of an ongoing...

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  • Companies Not Doing Enough to Combat Sexual Harassment: Survey

    The #MeToo movement has shone the spotlight on sexual harassment in the workplace, but a new survey shows most U.S. employers aren’t tackling the issue. The movement “has given business leaders an opportunity to finally take real...

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  • America’s Fittest City: Arlington, Va.

    Arlington, Va. is the “most fit city in America.” So says the American College of Sports Medicine. Among the nation’s 100 largest cities, Arlington had the lowest smoking rate and highest reports of very good or excellent...

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  • Can Fido Fetch the Fountain of Youth?

    Humanity’s search for a fountain of youth stretches back centuries, but modern scientists hope new research in dogs might be barking up the right tree. The Dog Aging Project is looking at a drug known as rapamycin,...

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  • Melania Trump Treated for Benign Kidney Condition

    Melania Trump underwent an “embolization procedure” Monday morning to treat a benign kidney condition. The procedure was successful and there were no complications, according to a statement from the White House. “Mrs. Trump is at Walter Reed...

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  • Health Highlights: May 15, 2018

    Congo Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Now at 19

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  • Health Tip: Taming a Pollen Allergy

    Spring and summer may bring warmer weather, but they also bring on cases of the sneezes and sniffles for people with seasonal pollen allergies. The U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences says pollen counts typically are...

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  • Health Tip: Identifying Asthma Triggers

    If you have asthma, the same triggers may be causing your attacks each time, so it’s important to know what those triggers are. Common triggers include: tobacco smoke, dust mites, air pollution, pets and molds, the U.S....

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  • Backbreaking Work May Shorten Men’s Lives

    As if their work wasn’t already tough enough, new research suggests that men in physically taxing jobs may be at risk of an early death. The increase in risk can be as high as 18 percent beyond...

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