- Tips for Spending Holiday Time With Family Members Who Live with Dementia
- Tainted Cucumbers Now Linked to 100 Salmonella Cases in 23 States
- Check Your Pantry, Lay’s Classic Potato Chips Recalled Due to Milk Allergy Risk
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- Supreme Court to Decide on South Carolina’s Bid to Cut Funding for Planned Parenthood
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Kids’ Trampoline Injuries Take Another Bounce Upwards
Trampolines aren’t just for backyards anymore, and the rise in commercial trampoline parks may be sparking a rise in kids’ injuries, a new report finds. “While trampolines are a great source of fun and exercise for children,...
- Posted October 25, 2019
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Many Women Are Sharing Breast Milk, and That Has Health Experts Worried
“Informal” sharing of breast milk may be more common than thought, with too many parents mistakenly thinking it’s risk-free, new research suggests. In a pair of studies, researchers delved into the issue of donor breast milk, and...
- Posted October 25, 2019
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Health Highlights: Oct. 25, 2019
J&J Baby Powder Pulled from CVS, Rite Aid and Walmart
- Posted October 25, 2019
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Health Tip: Living With Nut Allergy
From hives and itchiness to anaphylaxis, an allergic reaction to nuts can manifest itself in many ways, says the University of Rochester. If you are living with a nut allergy, the school suggests: When grocery shopping, check...
- Posted October 25, 2019
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Health Tip: Managing Political Disagreements
Conversations about sensitive topics can significantly strain relationships, says the American Psychological Association. In fact, about 27 percent of adults agree that the current political climate has caused strain between themselves and family members. To help manage...
- Posted October 25, 2019
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Quad Training for Knee Support
Whether you’re mountain biking, kicking a soccer ball with friends, or just sprinting down the street to catch a bus, your quadriceps are hard at work. The quads are the large muscles that run down the fronts...
- Posted October 24, 2019
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Don’t Forget These Tips to Boost Your Memory
If you have a hard time remembering names or what to get at the supermarket, there are ways to boost your memory. According to a study in the journal Consciousness and Cognition, one of the best things...
- Posted October 24, 2019
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Could AI Beat Radiologists at Spotting Bleeds in the Brain?
Computer-driven artificial intelligence (AI) can help protect human brains from the damage wrought by stroke, a new report suggests. A computer program trained to look for bleeding in the brain outperformed two of four certified radiologists, finding...
- Posted October 24, 2019
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Nasal Swab Could Help Gauge Smokers’ Odds for Lung Cancer
Could a person’s risk for lung cancer someday be determined with a quick swab of the nose? If the preliminary findings of a new study are any indication, it’s a distinct possibility. The experimental nasal swab relies...
- Posted October 24, 2019
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Health Highlights: Oct. 24, 2019
Disneyland Visitors May Have Been Exposed to Measles Non-Drinker's Body Produced Its Own Alcohol: Study
- Posted October 24, 2019