• Could the U.S. Mail Deliver Better Colon Cancer Screening Rates?

    No one likes to get a colonoscopy, but new research suggests that mailing at-home colon cancer tests to folks who are overdue for their checks might prompt them to get screened. “We believe that mailing kits directly...

    • Posted March 22, 2019
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  • How to Raise Global Citizens of Tomorrow

    It’s never too soon to teach kids to be culturally competent — to learn about, respect and accept people whose culture is different from their own. Children as young as 2 start to become aware of differences...

    • Posted March 22, 2019
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  • Easy Eggs for a Nutritious Breakfast

    Recent research shows that eggs can be part of a healthful diet. Eggs are highly nutritious because they deliver the essential amino acids your body needs to build and repair muscle and help keep your metabolism humming....

    • Posted March 22, 2019
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  • Is There a Safer Choice Than Opioids After a C-Section?

    Expectant moms often try to plan as many aspects of their upcoming delivery as they can. But one thing they might not consider is what type of pain relief they will choose if they need to have...

    • Posted March 22, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: March 22, 2019

    'Game of Thrones' Actress Had Two Brain Aneurysms Hill's Expands Dog Food Recall CBD Products Now Available at Hundreds of CVS Stores Baby Cough Syrup Recalled

    • Posted March 22, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Hearing Loss Prevention

    About 1 in 3 Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss. And about half of those over 75 have trouble hearing. Though age-related hearing loss is difficult to prevent, noise-induced hearing loss can...

    • Posted March 22, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Reduce Risk of Tattoo Infection

    More than 20 percent of adults in the United States report having at least one tattoo. Because ink is injected into the skin, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges consumers to be wary of the...

    • Posted March 22, 2019
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  • Three Clues to Raised Risk of Miscarriage

    THURSDAY, March 21, 2019A woman’s age and previous pregnancy complications influence her odds of miscarriage, a new study says. The findings suggest that miscarriage and other pregnancy complications share underlying causes that require further investigation, according to...

    • Posted March 21, 2019
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  • Drug Combo Does Double Duty Against Common Skin Lesions, Cancers

    Tens of millions of Americans develop sun-linked skin lesions called actinic keratoses, which are tied to later cancer risk. Many will get a combo of treatments to help clear the blemishes. Now, research shows that the same...

    • Posted March 21, 2019
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  • Stretches to Strengthen Your Core

    Ever had a bad spasm from bending down to pick up your child or tie your shoes? Keeping your core muscles — the workhorses that stabilize your spine — flexible with a stretching routine can help prevent...

    • Posted March 21, 2019
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