- Doctors Describe Texas Dairy Farm Worker’s Case of Bird Flu
- Does Preschool Boost Kids’ Long-Term Academic Success? Study Finds Mixed Results
- AI Might Spot Rare Diseases in Patients Years Earlier
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- Fewer Americans Are Suffering Most Dangerous Form of Heart Attack
- Even Skipping Meat for One Meal Helps Liver Disease Patients
- You May Not Have to Fast Before Catheter-Based Heart Test, Study Suggests
- EPA Earmarks $3 Billion to Replace Lead Pipes Nationwide
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Health Highlights: Jan. 29, 2020
FDA Tells Purell Maker to Stop Making False Claims
- Posted January 29, 2020
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Health Tip: Healthy Ways to Deal With Sadness
Sadness is a normal emotion that often accompanies loss, says Gundersen Health System. Big life events, such as the end of a close relationship or the death of a loved one, can spur feelings of sadness. Gundersen...
- Posted January 29, 2020
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Health Tip: Causes of Hoarseness
Hoarseness describes abnormal voice changes, says Cleveland Clinic. Your voice may sound raspy or strained. Most causes of hoarseness are not serious and go away within two weeks. Cleveland Clinic mentions these potential causes of hoarseness: The...
- Posted January 29, 2020
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Americans Toss Out Nearly a Third of Food at Home
Before you throw any leftovers away, heed new research that suggests the choice could hit you right in your pocketbook. It turns out that almost one-third of food in American households goes to waste, costing each household...
- Posted January 28, 2020
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Despite Obamacare, Number in U.S. Who Can’t Afford to See Doctor Keeps Rising
Even though the Affordable Care Act expanded access to health insurance, the number of Americans who can’t afford to see a doctor keeps increasing, a new study shows. The researchers found that compared with two decades ago,...
- Posted January 28, 2020
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Imaging Technique Tracks Down Stray Lung Cancer Cells for Surgeons
Combining an imaging technology with a new drug that “lights up” lung cancer cells may help surgeons spot hidden bits of cancer, a new study suggests. The small, preliminary study found that the new combo — dubbed...
- Posted January 28, 2020
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Health Highlights: Jan. 28, 2020
Dangerous Additives Found in Illegal Pot Vaping Products Seized in LA Drug Price-Fixing Charge Laid Against 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli
- Posted January 28, 2020
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Health Tip: Preventing Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains can occur when the ankle is rolled, twisted or turned the wrong way, says Mayo Clinic. Pain, tenderness and swelling are typical symptoms of a sprained ankle. To help prevent ankle sprains, Mayo Clinic suggests:...
- Posted January 28, 2020
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Health Tip: Understanding a Felon Infection
(HealthDay News) – An infection on the tip of your finger can form an abscess, says Harvard Medical School. A painful bump on the fingertip abscess is known as a felon, and is usually caused by a...
- Posted January 28, 2020
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Health Tip: Managing Swearing by Your Child
Swearing is a common behavior for adolescents, says the American Academy of Pediatrics. Children and teens often use profanity to impress friends and shock parents. To help manage swearing your child’s swearing, the academy suggests: Establish a...
- Posted January 27, 2020