• Fussy Baby May Raise Mom’s Risk of Depression

    Having a fussy baby doesn’t just rob a new mother of sleep — it can also increase her risk of depression, a new study finds. That fussiness, combined with premature birth, may significantly affect a new mother’s...

    • Posted March 28, 2019
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  • Common MS Treatment Can Bring Longer, Healthier Life

    An older but still common multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment has an unexpected perk: It not only quells symptoms, but patients may also live longer. New research revealed that patients taking a beta interferon drug for more than...

    • Posted March 28, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: March 28, 2019

    California Man Awarded $80 Million in Roundup Lawsuit Walgreens to Sell CBD Products Air Pollution May be Linked With Psychotic Experiences in Teens: Study

    • Posted March 28, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Treating Endometriosis

    Endometriosis is a painful condition that occurs when the uterus lining grows outside the uterus. More than 11 percent of American women from ages 15 to 44 are affected, says the Office on Women’s Health. There is...

    • Posted March 28, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Food Safety for Travelers

    Foodborne illness is often preventable, yet millions of people become sick from this, says the World Health Organization. The organization’s “Five Keys to Safer Food” are: Wash your hands before handling/consuming food. Separate raw and cooked food....

    • Posted March 28, 2019
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  • Why Holding a Grudge Is Bad for Your Health

    It’s surprisingly easy to hold a grudge, but whether it involves a friend, a co-worker or a loved one, it can fill you with bitterness, keep you stuck in the past and even lead to anxiety or...

    • Posted March 27, 2019
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  • Enjoy These Sweet Strawberry Treats Without Guilt

    Berries are nature’s natural sweetener and they come loaded with benefits. Fiber, vitamins and antioxidants sweeten the deal. Fresh strawberries are a plentiful spring and summer fruit, so load up on them at the farmer’s market. One...

    • Posted March 27, 2019
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  • Only Spoken Words Processed in Newly Discovered Brain Region

    A dementia study has led researchers to a brain region that processes spoken, not written, words. Northwestern University researchers worked with four patients who had a rare type of dementia called primary progressive aphasia (PPA), which destroys...

    • Posted March 27, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: March 27, 2019

    Trump Administration Wants to Scrap Affordable Care Act Rockland County, N.Y., Declares Start of Emergency During Measles OutbreakPurdue Pharma Reaches $270 Million Settlement With Oklahoma Over OxyContin $775 Million Settlement Reached in Xarelto Lawsuits

    • Posted March 27, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Nail Abnormalities

    Fingernails and toenails may be good indicators of health. Abnormalities of the nail are the distortions of color, shape, texture or thickness, says MedlinePlus. From injury to infection to disease, abnormalities have a range of causes. Although...

    • Posted March 27, 2019
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