- USDA Gets Tougher on Salmonella in Raw Breaded Chicken Products
- Fragments of Bird Flu Virus Found in 1 in 5 Milk Samples
- Clients Got HIV Through ‘Vampire Facial’ Microneedling Treatments
- Take the Stairs & Step Up to Longer Life
- ‘Drug Take Back Day’ is Saturday: Check for Leftover Opioids in Your Home
- Loneliness Can Shorten Lives of Cancer Survivors
- A Stolen Dog Feels Like Losing a Child, Study Finds
- Healthier Hearts in Middle Age Help Black Women’s Brains Stay Strong
- Better Scans Spot Hidden Inflammation in MS Patients
- Which Patients and Surgeries Are ‘High Risk’ for Seniors?
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Health Highlights: May 2, 2019
Measles Case Leads to Quarantine of Cruise Ship in St. Lucia Affordable Care Act Should be Struck Down: Trump Administration Dengue Vaccine Approved by FDA
- Posted May 2, 2019
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Gene Therapy May Help Fight Tough-to-Treat Blood Cancer
A gene therapy that tweaks the immune system might offer hope to people with blood cancer that has resisted standard treatments, a new preliminary trial suggests. The cancer, called multiple myeloma, arises in certain white blood cells....
- Posted May 2, 2019
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Health Tip: Sensitive Teeth
If you wince while eating sweets or brushing your teeth, you may have sensitive teeth, says the American Dental Association. Causes of sensitive teeth include: Tooth decay. A cracked tooth. Worn tooth enamel, fillings or tooth roots....
- Posted May 2, 2019
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Health Tip: Chemical Peel
A chemical peel can reduce signs of aging and treat a variety of skin conditions, says the American Academy of Dermatology. Acne, discoloration, freckles and sun-damaged skin are some of the many conditions commonly treated with a...
- Posted May 2, 2019
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A Celebration Salad Fit for a Queen or King
When you want to create a festive celebration without a fat and calorie overload, a seafood-based salad is the perfect choice. To step up the extravagance, make it with crabmeat. Crab is high in vitamin B12 and...
- Posted May 1, 2019
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Returning to Intimacy After Childbirth
“No sex for six weeks” used to be the standard advice following childbirth and, according to many doctors, it is still a good practice to allow healing. But it’s not a hard-and-fast rule. Although a woman is...
- Posted May 1, 2019
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What Price Beauty for Women? Far More Than for Men
Facial moisturizers are a mainstay against the march of time, smoothing over wrinkles and keeping dry skin supple. But new research shows that women pay a much higher price for that anti-aging weapon than men do. In...
- Posted May 1, 2019
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Health Highlights: May 1, 2019
Weed Killer in Roundup is Safe: EPA Vampire Facials at New Mexico Spa Linked to HIV Infections
- Posted May 1, 2019
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Health Tip: Understanding Breast Biopsy
A doctor may call for a breast biopsy when he or she is suspicious about an area of the breast. A breast biopsy is a test that includes removal of tissue or fluid. The removed cells are...
- Posted May 1, 2019
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Health Tip: Uses for Botox
Botox injections work by weakening or paralyzing muscles, says MedlinePlus. Common side effects include pain, swelling or bruising at the injection site. Depending on the condition being treated, the effects of Botox can last from three to...
- Posted May 1, 2019