• Is That Statin Doing You Any Good?

    Many people who take cholesterol-lowering statins may not benefit from them, researchers say. Drugs like atorvastatin (Lipitor) and fluvastatin (Lescol) provide little value to people without heart disease, new research shows. Yet these heart-healthy folks represent a...

    • Posted October 17, 2019
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  • A Workout to Shape Your Shoulders

    Don’t shrug off working your delts, the muscles of your shoulders. Besides assisting with good posture, strong shoulders help you lift and carry items with ease, and create excellent upper body definition for men and women alike....

    • Posted October 17, 2019
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  • Surgery Helps Tough-to-Treat Acid Reflux

    For people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) that doesn’t respond to the usual treatments, a complex surgery may help, a new study finds. In carefully selected patients, the surgery provided much more relief than two different types...

    • Posted October 17, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Oct. 17, 2019

    Nearly 1 Million Kids Could Lose Automatic Free Lunch Under Trump Plan Opioid Makers, Distributors in $50 Billion Settlement Talks Metal Pieces Found in Taco Bell Beef

    • Posted October 17, 2019
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  • Health Tip: 10 Ways to Reduce Injury Risk

    Injuries at home and at play are preventable, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC mentions these ways to reduce your chances of injury: Wear the proper helmet for your activity. Wear a...

    • Posted October 17, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Baby’s First Tooth

    For most babies, the two front teeth appear first, says the American Academy of Pediatrics. Though babies won’t develop teeth for months, it’s important for parents to know how to care for them. The academy mentions these...

    • Posted October 17, 2019
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  • Millet: A Whole Grain You Might Be Overlooking

    Don’t let the names of exotic grains like millet keep you from trying them. They’re as easy to make as standard white rice yet far more nutritious. Millet is the seed of a grass that grows in...

    • Posted October 16, 2019
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  • A Guide to Good Etiquette at the Gym

    Universal gym etiquette includes steps like turning off your cellphone whenever you’re working out, being courteous when using shared equipment in the weight room, taking thoughtful steps such as not wearing heavy perfume, and wiping off your...

    • Posted October 16, 2019
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  • Moms’ Weight-Loss Surgery Tied to Lower Risk of Birth Defects

    WEDNESDAY, Oct. 16, 2019 Weight-loss surgery before pregnancy may lower obese women’s odds of having a baby with major birth defects, new research suggests. For the study, the researchers examined data on more than 33,000 births in...

    • Posted October 16, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Oct. 16, 2019

    Opioid Crisis Cost U.S. $631 Billion Over Four Years Metal Pieces Found in Taco Bell Beef Climate Change Raises Risk of Ebola Spread

    • Posted October 16, 2019
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