• Health Highlights: Jan. 3, 2019

    Possible Metal Contamination Spurs Recall of Ziegler Red Hots Drug Companies Raise Prices on More Than 1,000 Medicines

    • Posted January 3, 2019
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  • No Evidence No-Cal Sweeteners Will Help You Lose Weight: Study

    If you think a switch from sugar to a calorie-free sweetener might help you get healthier and shed pounds, think again. After years of research, there’s still only very weak evidence that no-cal sweeteners might be beneficial,...

    • Posted January 3, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Risk Factors for Depression After Pregnancy

    Some women react to the experience of pregnancy and childbirth with sadness, fear, anxiety and procrastination, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. The academy mentions these risk factors for developing depression during and after pregnancy: Hormonal changes....

    • Posted January 3, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Having Trouble Swallowing?

    A person may be diagnosed with dysphagia when there’s trouble swallowing. Difficulty swallowing can be related to a tumor or a nerve system disorder, the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery says. Symptoms may include drooling,...

    • Posted January 3, 2019
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  • You Can Have a Role to Play in ER Care

    There are few life events more unsettling than being in a hospital emergency room. In situations that threaten life or limb, you may not have any say in your care. But in some instances, there is time...

    • Posted January 2, 2019
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  • Making the Most of a Well-Woman Checkup

    Don’t wait until you get sick to see a doctor — wellness visits for women can catch problems before they become serious, as well as make sure you’re taking all the right steps for good health. A...

    • Posted January 2, 2019
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  • Asthma Often Goes Undetected in Urban Teens, Study Finds

    For many city-dwelling teens with asthma, their chronic lung disease may go undiagnosed and untreated, a new study finds. According to a survey of more than 33,000 New York City high school students, 20 percent reported having...

    • Posted January 2, 2019
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  • What’s the Best Diet for 2019? Experts Weigh In

    For many, the start of the new year signals the start of a new diet. But what’s the best way to eat if you want to lose weight? For overall healthy eating, the best diet plan is...

    • Posted January 2, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Jan. 2, 2019

    Judge Allows Affordable Care Act to Stand While Ruling It Unconstitutional American Doctor Monitored for Ebola Exposure in Nebraska Hospital

    • Posted January 2, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Avoid Cellphone Use While Driving

    Drivers should avoid talking on their cellphones while on the road, the U.S. National Safety Council warns. It’s a myth that the human brain can simultaneously handle both the many aspects of driving while chatting with a...

    • Posted January 2, 2019
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