• Health Highlights: Feb. 7, 2019

    New Cases of Cancer Linked to Breast Implants Surface Ozzy Osbourne in Hospital for Flu-Related Complications Evidence for Climate Change Strengthens, With 2018 4th Warmest Year on Record

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  • Health Tip: Becoming a Step Parent

    If step-parenthood is in your future, there may be pending bumps in the road between you and your new spouse, your younger children and the children’s other parent. The Nemours Foundation suggests these steps toward an easier...

    • Posted February 7, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Talk to Your Kids Early About Alcohol Use

    You should speak with your children while they’re younger about the dangers of alcohol use and abuse, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests. Alcohol is the substance most frequently abused by teens, and leads to the greatest...

    • Posted February 7, 2019
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  • Strengthen Your Deltoids to Help Prevent Shoulder Injuries

    Two out of every three people will experience a shoulder injury or problem at some point in their lives. One reason: When it comes to training, the anterior, or front, deltoid muscle gets almost all the attention,...

    • Posted February 6, 2019
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  • Warm Up to Turkey Chili

    When cold weather hits, a hot bowl of chili is a great way to fuel up. High-protein turkey chili contains a lot less fat than traditional recipes, yet can deliver all the flavor. Turkey is lower in...

    • Posted February 6, 2019
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  • Where Marijuana Is Legal, Many Teens Drive While High

    In states where marijuana is legal, teens smoking pot and then getting behind the wheel of a car is common, a new study finds. “There’s a general public zeitgeist that marijuana is a pretty safe drug,” said...

    • Posted February 6, 2019
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  • President Trump Unveils Plan to Stop U.S. HIV Transmissions by 2030

    As a highlight of his 2019 State of the Union address, President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced his administration’s plan to rid the United States of new transmissions of HIV by 2030. “In recent years we have...

    • Posted February 6, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Feb. 6, 2019

    Exploding E-Cigarette Kills Texas Man Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes First Public Appearance Since Cancer Surgery

    • Posted February 6, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Leading Causes of Unintentional Injury

    More than 160,000 people died in the United States of an unintended injury in 2016, the National Safety Council says. Unintended injury often happens when you least expect it, the council warns, such as while you’re on...

    • Posted February 6, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Know Your Family’s Medical History

    Having full knowledge of your family health history is empowering and can be an effective way to stay healthier. Your doctor may review your family health history in deciding whether you and other family members need certain...

    • Posted February 6, 2019
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