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- Wegovy Helps Heart Failure Patients Lose Weight, Improve Symptoms
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Big Slice of Red Meat Allergies Tied to Tick Bites
Deer ticks are scary enough. Now, scientists have linked bites from the lone star tick to about one-third of all potentially life-threatening allergic reactions around Tennessee. A lone star tick bite can cause a severe immune system...
- Posted July 31, 2018
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Health Highlights: July 31, 2018
Consent Required Before Giving Immigrant Children Psychotropic Drugs: Judge Nearly 1,400 U.S. Nursing Homes Receive Downgraded Medicare Ratings on Staffing Levels Teen Boy Suffers Serious Burns After 'Hot Water Challenge'
- Posted July 31, 2018
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Health Tip: Cope With Stretch Marks During Puberty
Stretch marks aren’t confined to pregnant women. Youngsters in puberty also may develop these lines on the body due to rapid growth. Skin is typically quite elastic, the Nemours Foundation points out, but when it overstretched, small...
- Posted July 31, 2018
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Health Tip: Prevent Foot Blisters
While blisters can occur most anywhere there’s friction against the skin, they are commonly associated with the feet. To help prevent foot blisters, the American Academy of Dermatology suggests: Wear socks that absorb moisture. Make sure your...
- Posted July 31, 2018
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Yes, There Is Room for Chocolate in Your Diet
Dark chocolate is soothing and satisfying, and it may have health benefits, including some for heart health. But can it fit into a weight-loss diet? Yes … if you control portions. Unsweetened cocoa — the cacao bean...
- Posted July 30, 2018
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Drinking While Breast-Feeding May Dampen Child’s Brain Development
Sorry, new moms, although you’ve already waited at least nine months, it’s not time for a glass of wine just yet: New research suggests it might be best for baby’s brain to wait until you’ve stopped breast-feeding....
- Posted July 30, 2018
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Media Reports of Celeb Suicides May Trigger ‘Copycat’ Tragedies
News reports on suicides may be quickly followed by a bump in suicide rates — especially if they contain details that sensationalize the tragedy, a new study finds. The research adds to evidence of a phenomenon known...
- Posted July 30, 2018
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Majority in U.S. Support Medical Pot, Think It Could Fight Opioid Crisis
Americans strongly support medical marijuana, and a majority also believe that pot should be legal for recreational purposes, a new HealthDay/Harris Poll has found. Nearly nine out of every 10 adults — 85 percent — believe that...
- Posted July 30, 2018
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Health Tip: Manage Hot Flashes
Hot flashes are a common symptom for menopausal women. The earlier in life hot flashes begin, the longer they may last, the U.S. National Institute on Aging says. The agency suggests how to manage hot flashes: Dress...
- Posted July 30, 2018