• Your Guide to a Healthier Home for Better Asthma Control

    If you or a family member has asthma, your doctor has most likely mapped out the steps you need to take to treat an asthma flare. Creating a healthier home by minimizing your triggers can be as...

    • Posted June 11, 2019
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  • Say Yes to Yummy, Healthy Yogurt

    Creamy and rich, yogurt is a versatile dairy food that can be turned into delicious meals. It’s high in protein, probiotics to help with digestion, and other essential nutrients like calcium. Research has shown that the fat...

    • Posted June 11, 2019
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  • Gene Test Might Someday Gauge Your Heart Attack Risk

    Can a DNA test predict a person’s future heart health? Perhaps, researchers say. A team of Canadian researchers found that by analyzing a person’s entire genome, it might be possible to predict their future heart disease risk....

    • Posted June 11, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: June 11, 2019

    Texas Raises Age to Buy Tobacco Products to 21 Opioid Drug Company Insys Bankrupt Asbestos Found in Claire's JoJo Siwa's Makeup Kit Sparks Recall

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  • Health Tip: Insect Sting First Aid

    For most insect stings, a person can be treated at home, says MedlinePlus. For non-severe reactions, first aid is as follows: Do not use tweezers. Scrape a straight-edged object across the stinger for removal. Wash the site...

    • Posted June 11, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Effects of Allergy Medication

    Allergy medications often contain an antihistamine. Some antihistamines can make users feel drowsy, unfocused and slow to react, says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. When taking allergy medication, the FDA suggests: Follow directions, and read all...

    • Posted June 11, 2019
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  • High Blood Pressure at Doctor’s Office May Be More Dangerous Than Suspected

    If you dread seeing the doctor and your blood pressure reading always seems to be high at the doctor’s office, a new review says you should take those elevated readings seriously. The problem is called white-coat hypertension...

    • Posted June 11, 2019
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  • Healthy Nuts: The Best of the Best

    From positive effects on cholesterol levels to reducing the risk of heart disease and even some cancers, nuts are good for you. Ounce for ounce, they are nutrient powerhouses with beneficial fats and plant protein. Many studies...

    • Posted June 10, 2019
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  • Race Affects Life Expectancy in Major U.S. Cities

    Fifty-six of America’s 500 biggest cities have major gaps in life expectancy between neighborhoods, a new study reveals. These gaps can mean people in one neighborhood live 20 to 30 years longer than those just a mile...

    • Posted June 10, 2019
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  • Vitamin D Supplements Don’t Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: Study

    Vitamin supplements don’t appear to prevent type 2 diabetes in those at highest risk for the disease, a new study finds. Some studies have suggested that low vitamin D levels might increase the odds of developing diabetes...

    • Posted June 10, 2019
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