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- U.S. Overdose Deaths Drop 10% in Early Data
- Yellowjackets and Bees Swarm in NC in Helene’s Aftermath
- Minority Patients More Likely to Be Denied the Free Preventive Care Mandated by Obamacare
- PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Could Disrupt Sleep
- Diverting Low-Level Criminals to Drug-Treatment Programs Instead of Jail Reaps Rewards
- Phenols, Found in Many Products, Could Upset Heart’s Rhythms
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Is Interval Training the Fountain of Youth?
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is an exercise technique done by alternating short bursts of all-out effort in an aerobic activity with periods done at a very slow pace. HIIT has many benefits, not the least of which...
- Posted June 18, 2019
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Why Do Young Women Get Addicted to Indoor Tanning?
A combination of depression and genetic risk may fuel an addiction to indoor tanning. That’s the conclusion of a new study out of Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center in Washington, D.C. For the study, researchers surveyed nearly...
- Posted June 18, 2019
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Drug Overdoses, Suicide Are Risk for New Mothers: Study
Drug overdoses and suicide are common causes of death among women who die within a year of giving birth, a new study finds. In fact, in the study based on data from California, these two causes accounted...
- Posted June 18, 2019
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Health Highlights: June 18, 2019
Facebook Posts Can Reveal Medical Conditions: Study High Temperature Records Will be 'Smashed' in Coming Century: Study
- Posted June 18, 2019
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Health Tip: Seizure First Aid
More than 3 million people in the U.S. have some form of epilepsy, says the Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania. Seizures can last from seconds to minutes, and can cause convulsions. For convulsion-inducing seizures, here are suggestions...
- Posted June 18, 2019
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Health Tip: CBD Oil Fast Facts
Cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD oil, is a chemical in marijuana. It’s increasingly popular among people looking for muscle relaxation and anxiety reduction. But researchers still have a lot to learn about the substance. MedlinePlus reminds consumers...
- Posted June 18, 2019
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Tips for Keeping Your Child Healthy at Camp
With thousands of kids heading to camp for the summer, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has some tips for keeping them safe and happy. In a new report, the group recommends that all children have a...
- Posted June 17, 2019
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How to Recognize Early Learning Challenges in Kids
Many children have difficulty with learning at some point, but those with learning disabilities often have several specific and persistent signs, which can start in preschool years. Recognizing them as soon as possible allows a child to...
- Posted June 17, 2019
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How Much Fat Do You Really Need?
With all the attention that the very high-fat Keto diet is getting, you might be wondering how much fat is healthy and how much your body really needs every day to thrive. First, know that some fat...
- Posted June 17, 2019
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Health Highlights: June 17, 2019
Congo Ebola Outbreak Still Not Global Emergency: WHO Drug Makers Challenge New Rule Requiring Drug Prices in TV Ads Flour Recalled Due to Possible E. Coli Contamination
- Posted June 17, 2019