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Health Tip: Warning Signs of Drowsy Driving
Drowsy driving was responsible for more than 72,000 vehicle crashes in 2013, according to the most recent statistics available from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Drowsiness slows your reaction time, affects your ability to...
- Posted January 23, 2020
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This Year’s Flu Season Taking Deadly Aim at Kids
How bad or how long this year’s flu season will be remains to be seen. But one thing is already clear: It’s proving to be an especially lethal season for infected children. Fueled by a strain of...
- Posted January 22, 2020
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Health Highlights: Jan. 22, 2020
440 Coronavirus Cases, Nine Deaths in China Production of Two Excedrin Painkillers Halted
- Posted January 22, 2020
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Health Tip: Healthy Eating for Vegetarians
With the right amount and variety of foods to meet your nutritional needs, a vegetarian diet can be healthy, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA provides healthy eating advice for vegetarians: Think about protein. Incorporate...
- Posted January 22, 2020
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Health Tip: When to Stop Exercising Immediately
Training too hard or too fast is the culprit behind many exercise-related injuries, says BetterHealth. Before working out, consult with a doctor, gym instructor or coach on how to exercise safely. BetterHealth mentions these warning signs that...
- Posted January 22, 2020
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Many Gun Owners Leave Weapons Unlocked at Home
Four in 10 gun owners have at least one gun at home that isn’t locked up, even if there are children in the home, a new survey suggests. To come to that conclusion, researchers questioned nearly 3,000...
- Posted January 21, 2020
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Millions of Americans With Heart Disease Use Pot, Bringing Potential Harm
Over 2 million Americans with heart disease have used marijuana, despite evidence that it might be harmful to them, a new research review finds. The report, published in the Jan. 28 issue of the Journal of the...
- Posted January 21, 2020
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Health Highlights: Jan. 21, 2020
Medicare for All Needed to Fix 'Ill' U.S. Health Care System: Doctors' Group Human-to-Human Transmission of Chinese Coronavirus Confirmed as Case Numbers Surge
- Posted January 21, 2020
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Health Tip: Dealing With Flea Infestation
Fleas feed on the blood of people and your furry friends, says the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Flea infestation can be difficult to quash, so prevention is key, the agency says. To prevent, reduce or eliminate flea...
- Posted January 21, 2020
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Health Tip: Nuts and Heart Health
Regular nut consumption can lower the risk of heart disease by up to 14 percent, says the American College of Cardiology. Nuts contain heart-healthy fats, protein, vitamins and minerals. The group reminds people that a complete heart-healthy...
- Posted January 21, 2020