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Get to Know Luscious Leeks
Leeks may look like scallions grown out of control, but they can add subtle flavor to many dishes, from soup to sides. Leeks are part of the onion and garlic family and are a good source of...
- Posted August 7, 2019
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Dig Into a Stove-Top Clambake
Are you craving a seafood bonanza but can’t get to the beach? Here’s how to make a clambake right in your own kitchen. Traditional clambakes serve up more than clams. This special one-pot meal typically includes other...
- Posted August 7, 2019
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Plants on Your Plate Will Protect Your Heart
Pile those vegetables and fruits high when you sit down to eat, and your heart will thank you. A diet rich in plant-based foods translated into fewer heart problems in a new study. For the study, the...
- Posted August 7, 2019
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Vulnerable Preemie Babies Often Behind On Vaccines
Preemies often lag behind full-term babies in getting routine vaccinations — and the difference remains at age 3, a new study finds. Misguided parental “hesitancy” over the safety of vaccines for preemies might be to blame, researchers...
- Posted August 7, 2019
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Health Highlights: Aug. 7, 2019
Patient Who Caught Legionnaires' Disease at Atlanta Hotel Dies FDA Says Approval of World's Priciest Drug Was Based on Manipulated Data
- Posted August 7, 2019
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Health Tip: Reducing Your Risk of HPV
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is transmitted through sexual or skin-to-skin contact. Because there may not be symptoms, both men and women can contract HPV without even knowing it, says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. To reduce...
- Posted August 7, 2019
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3 Ways to Improve Your Eating Habits
You’ve made the decision to improve your eating habits, but where should you begin? It can seem overwhelming at first. One way to approach new lifestyle habits is to map out the improvements you’d like to make...
- Posted August 6, 2019
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Try Yellow Peas for Protein Punch
In the quest for more plant-based protein sources, yellow peas have been getting a lot of good press. And the number of packaged foods enhanced with this “pea protein” has tripled in the last few years. But...
- Posted August 6, 2019
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Researchers ‘Spin’ Clinical Trial Findings in Top Psych Journals: Study
Summary results of clinical trials published in top journals are often exaggerated, a new review charges. The review says such spin — exaggerating the clinical significance of a treatment without statistics to back it up — is...
- Posted August 6, 2019
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‘Selfies’ Might Someday Track Your Blood Pressure
Taking your blood pressure may become as easy as taking a video selfie if a new smartphone app proves itself. High blood pressure can be a warning sign of a heart attack or stroke, but half of...
- Posted August 6, 2019