- 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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Health Tip: Benefits of Fitness Boxing
Fitness boxing is a popular way for adults to stay fit. Unlike regular boxing, fitness boxing does not involve sparring, so there is no risk of head trauma, says Harvard Medical School. Instead, participants throw punches at...
- Posted May 10, 2019
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How to Soothe Baby’s Teething Pain Safely
Few things are as distressing as baby’s cries when his or her first teeth are coming in, but it’s important to know what not to use to soothe that pain. Over the years, the U.S. Food and...
- Posted May 9, 2019
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Drinking and Your Health: A Reality Check
The Mediterranean diet consistently tops the list of food plans that convey health benefits, and one reason many people like it is that it allows moderate amounts of red wine. But there’s no definitive proof that wine...
- Posted May 9, 2019
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Anger a Threat to Health in Old Age
The loss of loved ones can hit the elderly particularly hard, but a new study suggests it’s anger, and not sadness, that may damage the aging body more. Anger can increase inflammation, which is linked with conditions...
- Posted May 9, 2019
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Weight-Loss Procedure Works Long-Term, Without Surgery
(HealthDay News) — Could people struggling with obesity make headway in their efforts to shed pounds without having to go under the knife? New preliminary research suggests it’s possible: A non-surgical procedure may help moderately obese people...
- Posted May 9, 2019
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Health Highlights: May 9, 2019
Precision Medicine Finds Hidden Health Problems in Study Generic Version of HIV Prevention Drug Available in U.S. By Sept. 2020 FDA Approves New Drug for Rare Neuromuscular Disease Kentucky Teen Who Refused Chickenpox Vaccination Now Has Chickenpox Prices Will Soon be...
- Posted May 9, 2019
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Health Tip: Safe Crafting for Kids
Though arts and crafts are fun activities for children, safety precautions should still be followed, says the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Safety rules when children are using art materials include: Keep food and drinks out of...
- Posted May 9, 2019
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Health Tip: Treating Calluses at Home
Calluses are thick, hardened layers of skin. For healthy people, treatment is only necessary if a callus causes discomfort, says Mayo Clinic. Mayo suggests how to treat calluses at home: Use over-the-counter pads. Soak the area in...
- Posted May 9, 2019
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STDs: A Serious Health Threat at Every Age
If you’re back on the dating scene after being in a monogamous relationship, know that STDs, or sexually transmitted diseases, aren’t just a concern for teens and people in their 20s. STD rates are rising in older...
- Posted May 8, 2019
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Crunch-Free Work for Well-Defined Abs
You don’t have to do hundreds of sit-ups and all manner of crunches to see abdominal muscle definition. The following moves are done standing and holding a weight, such as a 5-pound ball with an easy-to-grip handle....
- Posted May 8, 2019