- 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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Higher Risk of Mental Health Problems for Transgender College Students: Study
Transgender college students are two to four times more likely than their classmates to have mental health problems, researchers say. They analyzed data from more than 1,200 gender-minority students on 71 U.S. campuses who took part in...
- Posted August 16, 2019
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Toxic Pond Algae Is Killing Dogs — How to Protect Your Pooch
Your dog bounds heedlessly into a local lake or pond, playfully splashing in the water. But within minutes, your canine companion is staggering, drooling or suffering seizures. Left untreated, the dog will likely die. This fate has...
- Posted August 16, 2019
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Health Highlights: Aug. 16, 2019
Cases of Severe Lung Injury After Vaping Reported in Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin
- Posted August 16, 2019
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Health Tip: Getting Rid of Warts
Warts surface when skin cells grow faster than normal due to infection from the human papillomavirus (HPV), says Harvard Medical School. About 10 strains of HPV cause skin warts, which can spread by direct contact through breaks...
- Posted August 16, 2019
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Health Tip: Recognizing a Staph Infection
A staph infection is caused by bacteria commonly found on the skin or in the nose. Though usually minor, staph infections can become deadly if the germs invade the bloodstream or bones, says Mayo Clinic. Serious staph...
- Posted August 16, 2019
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How to Relieve Dry, Irritated Eyes
Do all the ads for dry eye relief have you thinking you could have this condition? If you’ve ever felt like you had a grain of sand in your eye when nowhere close to the beach, you...
- Posted August 15, 2019
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Spice Up Your Meals With Habanero Chili Chutney
If you’re a chili pepper lover who can take the heat, then take it to the next level with super spicy habaneros. Habaneros aren’t for the faint of heart. They rank among some of the world’s hottest...
- Posted August 15, 2019
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Many Doctors Refusing Care of People Prescribed Opioids
Folks taking opioids for chronic pain may run into trouble if they need to find a new doctor. A new “secret shopper” survey of 194 Michigan primary care clinics found that as many as four out of...
- Posted August 15, 2019
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More Than Half of Younger Patients Skip or Quit Blood Pressure Meds
High blood pressure can be a killer. But a new study finds that more than half of younger patients — those under 65 — who are prescribed high blood pressure meds either stop taking them within a...
- Posted August 15, 2019
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Health Highlights: Aug. 15, 2019
Vaping Industry Group Sues to Delay FDA Review of E-Cigarettes Texas Tripe Inc. Raw Pet Food Recalled as Health Threats
- Posted August 15, 2019