- EPA Finalizes Rule to Require Removal of Lead Pipes in U.S. Water System
- CDC Will Test Travelers From Rwanda for Ebola-Like Marburg Virus
- Scientists Discover the Brain’s Waste-Disposal System, With Clues to Alzheimer’s Disease
- Were FDA’s ‘Black Box’ Warnings on Antidepressants a Mistake? Youth Suicides Rose Afterwards
- Breast Cancer Treatments Might Speed Aging, Study Finds
- Damage to Brainstem Could Be Driving Long COVID
- Could Music Lessons Help Clear the ‘Brain Fog’ of Chemotherapy?
- New Hope Against Breast Cancers That Spread to the Brain
- AI May Not Be Ready to Run Emergency Rooms
- Epinephrine: Tips to the ‘EpiPen’ Ingredient and How It Treats Anaphylaxis
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A Parent’s Guide to Managing Kids’ Asthma During the Fall
SATURDAY, Oct. 12, 2019Fall can be a challenging time of the year for kids with asthma, an expert says. “Although asthma can flare up for a number of reasons, a lot of people with allergies also have...
- Posted October 12, 2019
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Exercise Might Guard Against Heart Damage of Chemo
Chemotherapy can be hard on the heart, but an individualized exercise program may mitigate some of that damage, new research suggests. Heart problems are a common side effect in patients with cancer because cancer treatments can impair...
- Posted October 11, 2019
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The Surprising Benefits of Weight Training
The most common misconception about weight training is that it adds bulky muscle mass, a fear of some women. While elite male lifters can — and want to — get very developed, for most people the result...
- Posted October 11, 2019
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Farm-to-Table Movement Goes to School
There’s a healthy new twist in the farm-to-table movement: Getting farm-fresh food to school lunchrooms and even having students grow their own crops as part of learning. Colorado was a pioneer in passing the “Farm-to-School Healthy Kids...
- Posted October 11, 2019
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Health Highlights: Oct. 11, 2019
U.S. Government Urges Caution When Taking Patients Off Opioid Painkillers Royal Couples Add Voices to Mental Health PSA Washington State Bans Flavored Vaping Products
- Posted October 11, 2019
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Health Tip: Practicing Motorcycle Safety
More than 5,000 motorcyclists were killed in crashes in 2017 alone, says the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. To stay safer on the road, the agency encourages motorcyclists to: Practice operating your motorcycle before taking it...
- Posted October 11, 2019
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Health Tip: Choking First Aid
Thousands of Americans die each year from choking. The American Red Cross describes first aid to help prevent this type of death: Give five back blows. To do so, bend the person forward at the waist and...
- Posted October 11, 2019
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Lack of Sleep May Cause Thinking Declines in Hispanics
If you’re Hispanic and missing out on needed sleep, a new study suggests that could make you more prone to memory problems and possibly Alzheimer’s disease. “This finding is particularly important because Hispanics have a significantly higher...
- Posted October 10, 2019
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Barley: A Tasty Alternative to Rice
Looking for a simple yet delicious way to enjoy whole grains? Start with nutritious, easy-to-cook barley, a great swap for processed grains like white rice. When shopping, choose hulled barley instead of pearl. Hulled barley retains more...
- Posted October 10, 2019
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Pain Relief: When to Use Cold, When to Use Heat
Sore from a workout? You don’t have to reach for pain relief medicine when ice or heat will help. But when should you go cold and when should you go warm? Ice is the go-to therapy when...
- Posted October 10, 2019