• B 8/9 — Ashton Kutcher ‘Lucky to Be Alive’ After Battle With Vasculitis

    Actor Ashton Kutcher is opening up about dealing with a rare condition called vasculitis that for a time left him seriously disabled. In an episode of “Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge,” airing Aug. 14 on...

    • Posted August 9, 2022
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  • Breast Cancer Treatment Effects on Sex Life a Hidden Burden

    Women with breast cancer commonly see their sexual health decline, yet their doctors aren’t telling them what to expect — or what to do about it. Those are among the findings of a new study that asked...

    • Posted August 8, 2022
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  • FDA Warns of Salmonella Danger in Darwin’s Raw Cat Food

    Cat owners should not feed their pets certain lots of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns. Some lots of the raw cat food tested positive for salmonella and were associated with illness...

    • Posted August 8, 2022
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  • AHA News: Is Caffeine a Friend or Foe?

    MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Caffeine jump-starts your day and puts a bounce in your step. It can help you focus, improve your mood and maybe even help you live longer. But how...

    • Posted August 8, 2022
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  • B 8/10 — Abnormal Upper Heart Chamber May Boost Dementia Risk

    If the left upper chamber of your heart doesn’t work properly, do your chances of dementia climb? Yes, suggests new research that found it may raise the risk by 35%, even in people who have never had...

    • Posted August 8, 2022
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  • Inflation Has Many Americans Cutting Back on Health Care, Poll Finds

    Inflation is putting Americans’ health at risk, with nearly 2 in 5 struggling to pay for the care they need, according to a new West Health-Gallup poll. About 38% — which translates to an estimated 98 million...

    • Posted August 8, 2022
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  • Turning Away From Vaping, Nicotine-Addicted Teens Choose Candy, Gums

    Teens increasingly are turning to nicotine-loaded gum, lozenges and gummies for a quick rush, a groundbreaking study warns. Tobacco-free oral nicotine products were the second-most commonly used nicotine or tobacco items among more than 3,500 Southern California...

    • Posted August 8, 2022
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  • Data Shows 2 Biggest Factors for Cancer Risk

    MONDAY, Aug. 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Smoking and older age are the two most important risk factors for cancer, a new, large study shows. The researchers also said doctors should look at excess body fat, family...

    • Posted August 8, 2022
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  • Health Highlights: Aug. 8, 2022​

    Inflation has many Americans cutting back on health care. A poll conducted in June found 1 in 4 Americans (26%) have put off medical care or prescription purchases due to rising prices. Read more Self-employed women are...

    • Posted August 8, 2022
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  • Biden Tests Negative for COVID Again, Leaves Isolation

    After experiencing a case of COVID rebound late last month, President Joe Biden tested negative Saturday and Sunday and left the White House for his home state of Delaware. “He will safety return to public engagement and...

    • Posted August 8, 2022
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