• Recognizing the Signs of Hypothyroidism
• 10 Strategies to Overcome Insomnia
• Could Artificial Sweeteners Be Aging the Brain Faster?
• Techniques for Soothing Your Nervous System
• Does the Water in Your House Smell Funny? Here’s Why
• Can a Daily Dose of Apple Cider Vinegar Actually Aid Weight Loss?
• 6 Health Beverages That Can Actually Spike Your Blood Sugar
• Treatment Options for Social Anxiety Disorder
• Understanding the Connection Between Anxiety and Depression
• How Daily Prunes Can Influence Cholesterol and Inflammation

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  Colonoscopy After 75: A Potential Lifesaver for Most

  If you’re over 75, being screened for colon cancer could save your life, a new study says. This week, the influential U.S. Preventive Services Task Force lowered the recommended age to begin colon cancer screening from 50...

  • Posted May 21, 2021
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  What Surgery Works Best for Advanced Ankle Arthritis?

  For patients with severe ankle arthritis, total ankle replacement provides better function over the long haul than the traditional surgical treatment, a new study finds. Researchers assessed outcomes in 517 patients with end-stage ankle arthritis — meaning...

  • Posted May 21, 2021
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  Faulty Gene Could Raise Vulnerability to Asbestos-Linked Cancer

  Mutations in a certain gene may increase a person’s risk for an aggressive asbestos-related cancer called malignant mesothelioma, a new study claims. The gene is called LRRK2 and is involved in regulating responses in immune cells in...

  • Posted May 21, 2021
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  Many Americans Take Meds That Weaken COVID Vaccine Response

  A small but significant percentage of Americans take medications that can hamper their immune system and its response to COVID-19 vaccines, researchers say. Their analysis of data from more than 3 million adults under 65 with private...

  • Posted May 20, 2021
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  Robotics Can Give People 3rd Thumb, But How Will Brain React?

  If you’ve ever wished you had an extra hand to accomplish a task, never fear, scientists are working on that. But a new study raises questions about how such technology could affect your brain. The findings come...

  • Posted May 20, 2021
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  AHA News: Black People in Rural Areas More Likely Than White People to Die From Diabetes, High Blood Pressure

  THURSDAY, May 20, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — The rate of deaths related to diabetes and high blood pressure among Black people over the past two decades improved in urban areas, according to a new study,...

  • Posted May 20, 2021
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  AHA News: A Baby’s Gut Bacteria May Predict Future Obesity

  THURSDAY, May 20, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — New research into the growing problem of early childhood obesity suggests the bacteria in a baby’s gut may indicate weight problems in the years to come. Researchers examined...

  • Posted May 20, 2021
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  In Newly Discovered Case, a Coronavirus Has Jumped From Dog to Human

  A new coronavirus that appears to have jumped from a dog to a child has been discovered from a case three years ago, but it’s unclear what threat it may pose. This new canine-like coronavirus was found...

  • Posted May 20, 2021
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  Healthy Living Helps Prevent Dementia, Even If It Runs in the Family

  For people worried about developing dementia due to their family history, a preliminary study offers some good news: A healthy lifestyle might curb your risk. Researchers found that older adults with healthy habits had a lower risk...

  • Posted May 20, 2021
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  As U.S. Vaccinations Rise, Hospitals Ease Restrictions on Visitors

  Virginia Terrell knew she wouldn’t be allowed visitors after she checked into the hospital with COVID-19 late last month, but being braced for that reality didn’t make her week-and-a-half stay any easier. “You get pretty lonely,” said...

  • Posted May 20, 2021
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