• 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
• Bright Light Therapy May Ease Multiple Forms of Depression
• Poor Circulation: How to Prevent It, How to Spot It
• What You Need to Know After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
• Hospital Drug Tests Far More Likely for Minority Teens
• Water Fluoridation May Be Less Beneficial Than in Past, Review Finds

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  Health Highlights: May 17, 2019

  LED Blue Light Poses Eye, Sleep Risks: Report Undeclared Soy in Some Salads, Wraps at Whole Foods Markets Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Backyard Poultry: CDC Bill Banning Abortion at 8 Weeks Passed by Missouri Senate

  • Posted May 17, 2019
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  Health Tip: Helmet Safety

  A helmet can prevent someone from a serious head injury, says the New York State Department of Health. Some states even require people, especially children, to wear helmets while biking or skateboarding. The Department of Health encourages...

  • Posted May 17, 2019
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  Health Tip: Physical Milestones at Age One

  Clues about your child’s physical development can be found in the way the child moves and plays, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. By the age of 1, the CDC says most children can:...

  • Posted May 17, 2019
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  How to Exercise on ‘Rest and Recovery’ Days

  Taking a day off from a favorite exercise doesn’t mean spending the time sitting on the couch. In fact, getting some R&R has a special meaning when it comes to exercise: Rest and recovery. Recovery is everything...

  • Posted May 16, 2019
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  The Top 5 Fruits to Add to Your Diet

  Ounce for ounce and calorie for calorie, leafy greens and other types of vegetables are the hands-down favorites for delivering on nutrients. But many fruits should also have a place at the table. Researchers looked at the...

  • Posted May 16, 2019
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  Low Birth Weight Babies a Worldwide Problem

  More than 20 million babies are born across the globe weighing far less than they should, and the problem isn’t limited to low-income countries, new research shows. In 2015, nearly three-quarters of infants with low birth weight...

  • Posted May 16, 2019
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  Scientists Spot Unexpected Player in Fibromyalgia

  Fibromyalgia is a mysterious and misunderstood illness, but researchers may have uncovered at least one key to the disease’s origin: insulin resistance. The new research compared a small group of people with fibromyalgia to two groups of...

  • Posted May 16, 2019
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  Sudoku, Crosswords Could Make Your Brain Years Younger

  Mornings spent figuring out Sudoku or finessing a crossword could spell better health for aging brains, researchers say. In a study of over 19,000 British adults aged 50 and over who were tracked for 25 years, the...

  • Posted May 16, 2019
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  Health Highlights: May 16, 2019

  North Carolina Sues E-Cigarette Maker Juul Americans' Dirty Pool Habits Revealed in Survey Tattoo Inks Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination

  • Posted May 16, 2019
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  Health Tip: Signs of Binge Drinking

  Intoxicated people are prone to poor decision-making, loss of emotional control and accidents. When people habitually binge drink, serious problems often arise. The American Addiction Centers mentions signs of binge drinking: Drinking excessively on weekends or holidays....

  • Posted May 16, 2019
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