- Florida Hospitals Brace for Hurricane Milton’s Arrival
- Only 1 in 5 Large Companies’ Health Plans Cover New Weight-Loss Meds for Employees
- Be Alert to Carbon Monoxide Dangers During, After Hurricane Milton
- More Screen Time Tied to Mental Health Risks for Tweens
- Severe COVID Case Ups Heart Risks As Much as History of Heart Disease
- Affordable Care Act Is Helping Young Americans With Cancer Beat the Disease
- Here’s Where Viruses Love to Lurk in Your Bathroom
- Heat Stress in Pregnancy Might Affect a Babies’ Development Later
- Steady Rise in U.S. Cases of Tick-Borne Babesiosis Disease
- Common Acne Drug Might Become Carcinogenic at Room Temperature
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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
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Health Tip: What to Know About Turmeric
Turmeric has been used across the globe for many health conditions, such as pain, fatigue, breathing issues and rheumatism, says the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. It mentions this information about turmeric: Long-term turmeric use...
- Posted January 27, 2020
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Many Americans in the Dark About Eye Health
Though good vision is critical, a new survey finds that most folks fall short when it comes to knowledge about eye diseases. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) commissioned the online survey of more than 3,500 U.S....
- Posted January 26, 2020