• 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
• California Reports Two Cases of Bird Flu in Dairy Workers, a First for the State

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  CBD — It’s Everywhere, But Does It Work?

  You would have to be living in a cave to have missed the CBD craze that is sweeping across America: New products are cramming store shelves as the market explodes for what many Americans believe to be...

  • Posted May 13, 2019
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  Health Highlights: May 13, 2019

  Washington State Could Be First to Offer Public Option Health Insurance Small Dogs From Iowa Breeder Have Disease That Can Be Passed to Humans Most on Cruise Ship Under Measles Quarantine Cleared to Leave

  • Posted May 13, 2019
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  Health Tip: Contact Lens Safety

  Some 40 million Americans wear contact lenses to correct vision disorders, says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. However, if not worn or taken care of properly, contact lenses pose risks to users. To avoid infection or...

  • Posted May 13, 2019
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  Homemade Mayonnaise Made Easy

  An immersion blender is one of the handiest tools you can have in the kitchen. Not only does it let you whip up a soup or sauce in seconds, it stores easily in a drawer. Put your...

  • Posted May 10, 2019
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  How Much Protein Do You Need for Weight Loss and Muscle Growth?

  Low-carb, vegetarian, Mediterranean — whatever your diet, it’s important to get enough protein. Although research hasn’t yet pinpointed one perfect formula, experts say that the typical “recommended” daily minimums aren’t optimal, and that it helps to factor...

  • Posted May 10, 2019
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  Cover Up! Don’t Soak Up Those Sun Rays

  Only half of Americans routinely protect themselves from the sun when outdoors, a recent American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) survey found. Those who don’t practice sun safety put themselves at increased risk for skin cancer, which is...

  • Posted May 10, 2019
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  ‘Robopets’ Bring Companionship, Calm to Nursing Home Residents

  Cuddler the bear, Aibo the dog, Justocat the purring kitty: They may only be furry, lifelike robots, but they have a made a real impact in nursing homes. That’s the finding of new British research that suggests...

  • Posted May 10, 2019
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  Can Medical Marijuana Help Kids With Autism?

  Medical marijuana extracts appear to help children with autism, reducing their disruptive behavior while improving their social responsiveness, a new Israeli clinical trial reports. Kids treated with either a whole-plant cannabis extract or a pure combination of...

  • Posted May 10, 2019
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  Health Highlights: May 10, 2019

  Trump Joins Fight Against Surprise Medical Bills

  • Posted May 10, 2019
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  Health Tip: Insect Repellent Precautions

  Insect repellents can help prevent bug bites. But it’s important to take precautions when using them, says the City of New York. Precautions include: Follow the manufacturer’s directions. Apply a light coat to exposed skin. Do not...

  • Posted May 10, 2019
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