• As Finals Draw Near, College Kids’ Diets Worsen

    Up all night, stressing out, feeling pressured. Cramming for college finals can bring all that, plus have students reaching for fatty, sugary foods, a new study suggests. “Stress has long been implicated in poor diet. People tend...

    • Posted May 3, 2019
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  • For People With Autism, Encounters With Police Can Turn Dangerous

    Being stopped and questioned by a police officer can be a stressful encounter for anyone, but it is especially hazardous for those with autism. Things can go so wrong that the person with autism winds up in...

    • Posted May 3, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: May 3, 2019

    Pharmaceutical Exec Convicted of Bribing Doctors to Prescribe Opioid Spray Trump Drug Plan Will Cost Taxpayers $177 Billion: Report Starbucks Coffee Presses Recalled Breast Implants Linked to Cancer Can Still be Sold in U.S.: FDA

    • Posted May 3, 2019
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  • Health Tip: What to Expect From a Gynecologist Visit

    Visiting a gynecologist is important for women to maintain reproductive and sexual health. Most females should begin seeing a gynecologist at the age of 21, or earlier if they are sexually active, says the University of California...

    • Posted May 3, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Signs of Hemorrhoids

    Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the rectum. Also known as piles, hemorrhoids affect an estimated three of four adults, says Mayo Clinic. Signs of hemorrhoids include: Bleeding during bowel movements. Itching or irritation in the anal region....

    • Posted May 3, 2019
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  • AHA News: Director John Singleton’s Fatal Stroke Spotlights Black Americans’ Hypertension Risk

    WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Filmmaker John Singleton was hailed for his ability to portray black Americans’ lives on screen. His death drew attention to one of the biggest threats posed to those...

    • Posted May 2, 2019
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  • Could You Be Short on Vitamin B12?

    In the ABCs of vitamins, B12 is often overlooked. But it’s essential for the making of nerve and red blood cells, as well as DNA along with many other body processes. Adults and teens need just 2.4...

    • Posted May 2, 2019
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  • An Expert’s Guide to Healthier Grocery Shopping

    Living well starts at the grocery store: When you choose the right foods, it’s easy to cook and eat healthfully. As a general rule, shop mostly along the perimeter of the store. This is where you’ll find...

    • Posted May 2, 2019
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  • Morning Exercise Kick-Starts Seniors’ Brains

    Want a quick brain boost? A morning session of exercise and short walks throughout the day provide a number of brain benefits for older adults, a new study says. The findings show that people should avoid uninterrupted...

    • Posted May 2, 2019
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  • Most Americans Hit Hard by Medical Bills

    Nearly 6 in 10 Americans say they have suffered financial hardship due to health care costs, a new study finds. Researchers from the American Cancer Society looked at three different types of problems: difficulty paying medical bills,...

    • Posted May 2, 2019
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