• 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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  Work Stress, Poor Sleep, High Blood Pressure a Deadly Trio

  Job stress, high blood pressure and poor sleep may be a recipe for an early death, German researchers report. In a study of nearly 2,000 workers with high blood pressure who were followed for almost 18 years,...

  • Posted April 29, 2019
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  Health Highlights: April 29, 2019

  Nearly 700 at LA Universities Remain Under Measles Quarantine

  • Posted April 29, 2019
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  For Kids, Obesity and Mental Health Woes Often Go Hand-in-Hand

  Starting at age 7, kids can get stuck in a vicious cycle of obesity and emotional problems that is hard to escape, British researchers say. Investigators are not sure what triggers the struggle, but new study findings...

  • Posted April 29, 2019
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  Health Tip: Infertility 101

  For many people, an infertility diagnosis is overwhelming. Infertility is characterized by the failure to have a pregnancy after 12 months of regular, unprotected sex, says the National Infertility Association. For a person or couple facing infertility,...

  • Posted April 29, 2019
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  Health Tip: Getting Enough Magnesium

  Magnesium is a mineral that is important for regular bodily function, says the Office of Dietary Supplements. Magnesium is commonly found in various plant-based and animal-based foods. Foods that are high in magnesium include: Almonds, cashews and...

  • Posted April 29, 2019
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  How Much Does Your Kid Weigh? Chances Are, You’re Underestimating

  Parents and doctors often overlook how overweight kids are, which could leave youngsters at increased risk for health problems linked to excess weight, British researchers say. They reviewed 87 studies that included nearly 25,000 children, age 19...

  • Posted April 28, 2019
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  For Obese People, Commuting by Car Can Be a Killer: Study

  Being obese and commuting by car can be a deadly mix, a new study warns. Researchers analyzed data on more than 163,000 adults, aged 37 to 73, in the United Kingdom. The participants were followed for an...

  • Posted April 28, 2019
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  Breast Milk Has Biggest Benefit for Preemies’ Brains: Study

  Another reason breast is best: Breast milk boosts levels of chemicals crucial for brain growth and development in premature babies with a very low birth weight, a new study reveals. “Our previous research established that vulnerable preterm...

  • Posted April 27, 2019
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  Why Kids Should Play More Than One Sport

  Playing team sports is a great way to teach kids life lessons about leadership, teamwork and how to socialize with peers. Sports are also a great way to build self-esteem and gain physical skills. Most important, they’re...

  • Posted April 26, 2019
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  How to Make a Powerhouse Smoothie

  Smoothies make for a fast and filling breakfast or snack, but the bloom is off the rose when it comes to their health profile. Turns out that many store-bought smoothies are hidden havens for a crazy amount...

  • Posted April 26, 2019
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