• Sheep Study Shows a Stuffy Side Effect of Vaping

    Got a stuffy nose? If you vape, that might be why. Research in animals suggests vaping makes it harder to clear your nose of mucus, a new study reports. Experiments in sheep showed electronic cigarette vapor can...

    • Posted June 7, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: June 7, 2019

    Whole Foods Recalling Two Pesto Products

    • Posted June 7, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Early Signs of Lyme Disease

    Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium that may be acquired from the bite of an infected tick. Left untreated, the infection can spread throughout the body and cause serious complications, says the U.S. Centers for Disease...

    • Posted June 7, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Hiccup Home Remedies

    Large meals, carbonated beverages and excitement are some of the many triggers for hiccups, says Mayo Clinic. In most cases, a bout of hiccups will last only a few minutes. To get rid of hiccups, Mayo Clinic...

    • Posted June 7, 2019
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  • Can Racquet Sports Give You a Fitter, Longer Life?

    When you think of effective cardio exercise, the activities most likely to come to mind are aerobics classes, running, swimming and cycling. But racquet sports like tennis may hold even greater benefits, according to research published in...

    • Posted June 6, 2019
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  • Getting Your Nutrients: From the Source or Supplements?

    Americans are making shifts in the supplements they take — fewer multivitamins and vitamins C and E, more fish oil and vitamin D. Many think of supplements as magic bullets, but studies don’t always support their supposed...

    • Posted June 6, 2019
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  • Heartburn Drugs Again Tied to Fatal Risks

    People who use common heartburn drugs for months to years may face heightened risks of dying from heart disease, kidney failure or stomach cancer, a new study suggests. The study included more than 200,000 U.S. veterans. It’s...

    • Posted June 6, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Headphones and Hearing Loss

    About 1 in 5 teens has some degree of hearing loss, says the American Osteopathic Association. Experts think many instances could be linked to headphone use. To avoid headphone-induced hearing loss, the association suggests: Listen to music...

    • Posted June 6, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Preventing Swimmer’s Ear

    Swimmer’s ear is an infection of the outer ear that is caused by water remaining in the ear canal after swimming or showering. To help prevent swimmer’s ear, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia suggests: Teach children to...

    • Posted June 6, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: June 6, 2019

    Government to List 400 Troubled Nursing Homes U.S. Measles Cases Pass 1,000: CDC Trump Administration Curbs Fetal Tissue Research

    • Posted June 6, 2019
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