- Human Cell Atlas Will Be ‘Google Maps’ for Health Research
- U.S. Postpartum Depression Diagnoses Doubled in a Decade
- California Child Tests Positive for Bird Flu
- About 1 in 10 U.S. Adults Have High Cholesterol
- Four Million Americans Could Lose Health Coverage Once ACA Credits Expire
- Child-Teacher Bond in Early Education Could Have Lasting Impact
- Surgeon General Says U.S. Smoking Rates Have Tumbled, But Not for Everyone
- Earlier Type 2 Diabetes Diagnoses Bring Higher Odds for Dementia
- A-fib Plus Heart Failure a Dangerous Combo
- Psychologists’ Group Issues First Guidance to Parents on Teen Online Video Use
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FDA Approves Second Drug to Help Women With Low Libido
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday gave its approval to Vyleesi, the second medication so far approved to help women with low sexual desire. In a news release, the FDA said that Vyleesi (bremelanotide) is...
- Posted June 22, 2019
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How Does Your Diet Stack Up?
Ever wonder how your diet habits — good or bad — compare to others? Annual surveys done by the International Food Information Council Foundation detail positive changes that people are making and where improvement is still needed....
- Posted June 21, 2019
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How Working Out in Anger Can Put You at Risk
Research points to a very long list of benefits from exercise, from improving your overall health to easing stress and enhancing mental well-being. But a landmark study in the journal Circulation highlights a negative, yet specific, concern....
- Posted June 21, 2019
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Sleep Troubles Help Drive High U.S. Firefighter Burnout Rate
Almost half of American firefighters have some form of physical and emotional burnout, with sleep problems and mental health disorders as major factors, a new study finds. Researchers surveyed more than 6,300 firefighters from 66 fire departments...
- Posted June 21, 2019
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Still Too Much Processed Meat, Too Little Fish in U.S. Diets
Americans are eating as much processed meat as they did two decades ago, and have not increased the amount of fish they consume. That’s the bad news from new research on dietary data, which also found one-quarter...
- Posted June 21, 2019
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Health Highlights: June 21, 2019
2018 Busiest Year Ever for U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline Ruling Backs Airline Passengers With Food Allergies Woodstock Frozen Organic Grilled Red Peppers Recalled Young Adults Growing 'Horns' Due to Smartphone Use: Researchers
- Posted June 21, 2019
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Health Tip: Snack Healthier
The keys to healthier snacking are moderation and choosing your munchies wisely, says the American Heart Association. The AHA recommends: Crunchy foods, such as apples, celery sticks, cucumbers, rice cakes, popcorn and nuts. Low-sugar drinks, such as...
- Posted June 21, 2019
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Health Tip: Understanding Cavities
Cavities are permanently damaged areas of your teeth. They have a range of causes, from bacteria to sugary drinks and poor dental care. Symptoms of cavities also vary. Initially, people with a cavity may have no symptoms....
- Posted June 21, 2019
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The Health Benefits of Sleeping on Your Side
You know how important getting enough restorative sleep is for facing each new day refreshed and ready to take on the world. Now research suggests that your sleep position may have an impact on brain health, too....
- Posted June 20, 2019
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How to Pack More Plant Protein Into Your Everyday Diet
You don’t have to adopt a total vegetarian lifestyle to improve your health. You can get some of its advantages simply by replacing some of the animal proteins in your diet with plant-based ones. This can be...
- Posted June 20, 2019