• 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
• Colonoscopies Among the Young Are on the Rise
• Trauma at Life’s Beginning Can Mar Its End, Study Finds
• Mpox Vaccine’s Protection Wanes Within 1 Year; Boosters Needed
• Folks With Chronic Pain & Their Doctors Often Differ on Medical Marijuana
• Hearing Loss Can Raise Risks for Cognitive Decline

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  Health Tip: What to Expect From a Gynecologist Visit

  Visiting a gynecologist is important for women to maintain reproductive and sexual health. Most females should begin seeing a gynecologist at the age of 21, or earlier if they are sexually active, says the University of California...

  • Posted May 3, 2019
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  Health Tip: Signs of Hemorrhoids

  Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the rectum. Also known as piles, hemorrhoids affect an estimated three of four adults, says Mayo Clinic. Signs of hemorrhoids include: Bleeding during bowel movements. Itching or irritation in the anal region....

  • Posted May 3, 2019
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  AHA News: Director John Singleton’s Fatal Stroke Spotlights Black Americans’ Hypertension Risk

  WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Filmmaker John Singleton was hailed for his ability to portray black Americans’ lives on screen. His death drew attention to one of the biggest threats posed to those...

  • Posted May 2, 2019
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  Could You Be Short on Vitamin B12?

  In the ABCs of vitamins, B12 is often overlooked. But it’s essential for the making of nerve and red blood cells, as well as DNA along with many other body processes. Adults and teens need just 2.4...

  • Posted May 2, 2019
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  An Expert’s Guide to Healthier Grocery Shopping

  Living well starts at the grocery store: When you choose the right foods, it’s easy to cook and eat healthfully. As a general rule, shop mostly along the perimeter of the store. This is where you’ll find...

  • Posted May 2, 2019
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  Morning Exercise Kick-Starts Seniors’ Brains

  Want a quick brain boost? A morning session of exercise and short walks throughout the day provide a number of brain benefits for older adults, a new study says. The findings show that people should avoid uninterrupted...

  • Posted May 2, 2019
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  Most Americans Hit Hard by Medical Bills

  Nearly 6 in 10 Americans say they have suffered financial hardship due to health care costs, a new study finds. Researchers from the American Cancer Society looked at three different types of problems: difficulty paying medical bills,...

  • Posted May 2, 2019
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  Health Highlights: May 2, 2019

  Measles Case Leads to Quarantine of Cruise Ship in St. Lucia Affordable Care Act Should be Struck Down: Trump Administration Dengue Vaccine Approved by FDA

  • Posted May 2, 2019
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  Gene Therapy May Help Fight Tough-to-Treat Blood Cancer

  A gene therapy that tweaks the immune system might offer hope to people with blood cancer that has resisted standard treatments, a new preliminary trial suggests. The cancer, called multiple myeloma, arises in certain white blood cells....

  • Posted May 2, 2019
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  Health Tip: Sensitive Teeth

  If you wince while eating sweets or brushing your teeth, you may have sensitive teeth, says the American Dental Association. Causes of sensitive teeth include: Tooth decay. A cracked tooth. Worn tooth enamel, fillings or tooth roots....

  • Posted May 2, 2019
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