- HHS Launches New Autism Study Despite Experts’ Concerns
- CDC Urges Extra Measles Shot For Some U.S. Travelers Amid Outbreak
- Showerhead Water Limits Rescinded as Trump Targets Household Appliances
- Most Women Aren’t Clear When Menopause Might Start
- New Visual Test For Autism Could Aid Earlier Diagnosis
- Half-Million Children Could Die If U.S. AIDS Relief Is Dropped
- Seasonal Allergies Likely To Grow Worse Under Climate Change
- First Baby Born From Robot-Controlled IVF
- Eviction Bans Linked To Drop In Child Abuse Reports
- Bausch + Lomb Issues Recall of enVista Lenses Used in Cataract Surgery
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Making the Most of That Fast Food Meal
It can happen when you’re traveling on business, running late to an appointment, or are simply running out of time to make dinner. You’re facing fast food or no food. Use these tips to make the most...
- Posted July 3, 2018
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Docs’ Tattoos No Longer Taboo
Doctors need not fear that sporting a tattoo might drive patients away. That’s the finding of a small, new study that included seven doctors in the emergency department of a trauma center in a large Pennsylvania city...
- Posted July 3, 2018
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Those At-Home DNA Tests Are an Imperfect Science
If you’re considering at-home DNA testing, there are some things you need to know, California State University experts say. The popular tests are found in nearly every drugstore in the country, ranging in price from $60 to...
- Posted July 3, 2018
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Health Highlights: July 3, 2018
Kentucky Cuts Vision and Dental Benefits For Up To 460,000 Medicaid Beneficiaries
- Posted July 3, 2018
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Health Tip: Understanding West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus is an infection that is spread by mosquitoes, and is commonly found in Africa, West Asia and the Middle East. The virus made its way to the United States in 1999 and has been...
- Posted July 3, 2018
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Health Tip: If You Have an Abscess
An abscess forms when germs enter the body through an open wound. An abscess often is raised and may feel warm and painful to the touch. The Nemours Foundation advises against popping, pushing, squeezing or touching an...
- Posted July 3, 2018
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Working Overtime Could Raise Women’s Diabetes Risk
Working lots of overtime may get you appreciation from the boss, but it might be bad for your health. New research suggests that women who clock 45 or more hours a week have a higher risk of...
- Posted July 3, 2018
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Beat the Heat on Your Summer Vacation
Before you head out for a sunny summer getaway, get familiar with the signs of heat-related illnesses. Once at your destination, build in time for your body to adjust to the climate. If you’re lounging by the...
- Posted July 2, 2018
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Vacation Bliss Doesn’t Linger for Tired, Stressed-Out Workers
Taking time off reduces many workers’ stress and re-energizes them, but those benefits disappear once they’re on the job again, researchers say. Moreover, many people said they’re unable to relax and enjoy their time away from the...
- Posted July 2, 2018
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Sitting Tied to Raised Risk of Death From 14 Diseases
Get up off of the couch: Sitting too much may kill you even if you exercise regularly. If you sit for six hours a day or more, your risk of dying early jumps 19 percent, compared with...
- Posted July 2, 2018