- 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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Health Tip: When to Consult a Dietician
A registered dietician can partner with you to develop a safe and realistic eating plan, says the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Whether you want to lose or gain weight, or to simply maintain your health, there...
- Posted August 8, 2019
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Health Tip: Donate Blood Safely
Donating blood generally is safe, says Mayo Clinic. New, sterile equipment should be used for each donor. To have a safer blood-donation experience, Mayo suggests: Get plenty of sleep before donating and eat a healthy, low-fat meal....
- Posted August 8, 2019
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Doctors Come Out Against Gay Conversion Therapy
So-called “conversion therapy” can trigger depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and suicidal thoughts and attempts, and it should be banished in the United States, medical experts say in a new report. Conversion therapy is used in an attempt...
- Posted August 8, 2019
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Get to Know Luscious Leeks
Leeks may look like scallions grown out of control, but they can add subtle flavor to many dishes, from soup to sides. Leeks are part of the onion and garlic family and are a good source of...
- Posted August 7, 2019
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Dig Into a Stove-Top Clambake
Are you craving a seafood bonanza but can’t get to the beach? Here’s how to make a clambake right in your own kitchen. Traditional clambakes serve up more than clams. This special one-pot meal typically includes other...
- Posted August 7, 2019
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Plants on Your Plate Will Protect Your Heart
Pile those vegetables and fruits high when you sit down to eat, and your heart will thank you. A diet rich in plant-based foods translated into fewer heart problems in a new study. For the study, the...
- Posted August 7, 2019
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Vulnerable Preemie Babies Often Behind On Vaccines
Preemies often lag behind full-term babies in getting routine vaccinations — and the difference remains at age 3, a new study finds. Misguided parental “hesitancy” over the safety of vaccines for preemies might be to blame, researchers...
- Posted August 7, 2019
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Health Highlights: Aug. 7, 2019
Patient Who Caught Legionnaires' Disease at Atlanta Hotel Dies FDA Says Approval of World's Priciest Drug Was Based on Manipulated Data
- Posted August 7, 2019
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Health Tip: Reducing Your Risk of HPV
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is transmitted through sexual or skin-to-skin contact. Because there may not be symptoms, both men and women can contract HPV without even knowing it, says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. To reduce...
- Posted August 7, 2019
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3 Ways to Improve Your Eating Habits
You’ve made the decision to improve your eating habits, but where should you begin? It can seem overwhelming at first. One way to approach new lifestyle habits is to map out the improvements you’d like to make...
- Posted August 6, 2019