- EPA Earmarks $3 Billion to Replace Lead Pipes Nationwide
- Johnson & Johnson Will Pay $6.5 Billion to Settle Talc Ovarian Cancer Lawsuits
- No Sign of Bird Flu in Ground Beef, USDA Says
- U.S. Maternal Deaths Declined in 2022
- Economy, Election Spur Rising Anxiety Among Americans in 2024
- Day Care Pick-Up Often Involves Sugary Snacks, Study Finds
- A Third of Young Adults Still Believe ‘Tan Is Healthier’ Myth: Survey
- MRNA Vaccine Fights Deadly Brain Tumor in Small Trial
- AI Won’t Replace ER Doctors Anytime Soon: Study
- Sleep Apnea Linked With Late-Life Epilepsy
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Health Highlights: April 11, 2018
Human Error Caused Loss of Frozen Eggs and Embryos, Storage Tank Company Says Strawberries Again Top the List of 'Dirtiest' Produce
- Posted April 11, 2018
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Health Tip: Improve Aging Skin
Aging skin, like death and taxes, is unavoidable. But you can slow down the process and keep your skin looking younger. The American Academy of Dermatology suggests how: Every day, even in winter, protect your skin by...
- Posted April 11, 2018
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Heath Tip; How to Introduce Your Child to Peanuts
Peanuts, as with any food that’s at high risk of triggering a dangerous allergy — should be introduced slowly and methodically to rule out a possible reaction. Mild symptoms of an allergy include coughing, sneezing, rash or...
- Posted April 11, 2018
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Help for When You’re Wide-Eyed at 3 a.m.
Something like this has happened to most of us: You wake up, wide awake, only to discover that it’s 3 a.m. Suddenly your mind fills with worry about how hard tomorrow will be if you don’t get...
- Posted April 10, 2018
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Human Cancer Meds Might Help Save Tasmanian Devils
Drugs that fight cancer in people could help treat cancers that put Tasmanian devils at risk of extinction, researchers report. They found that two transmissible cancers — devil facial tumor 1 (DFT1) and devil facial tumor 2...
- Posted April 10, 2018
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The Focus Shifts in Alzheimer’s Research
The way that Alzheimer’s disease is defined for research should be based on brain changes rather than symptoms. That’s what leading Alzheimer’s scientists are proposing in what could be a major policy change for investigating the brain-robbing...
- Posted April 10, 2018
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Health Tip: Speak With Your Doctor if You Aren’t Sleeping Well
If you aren’t getting enough sleep, you’ll probably feel very tired during the day. And you may not feel alert and refreshed when you wake up. While everyone has a sleepless night now and then, chronic lack...
- Posted April 10, 2018
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Health Tip: Practice Window Safety
As spring approaches and the weather warms, you should be thinking about window safety and how to prevent falls and fire hazards. The National Safety Council suggests: Never paint or nail a window shut. Do not install...
- Posted April 10, 2018
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One Man Got a Nasty Surprise From World’s Hottest Chili Pepper
Forget what a hot chili pepper can do to your stomach: A new case report suggests that eating some of the hottest ones may give you a headache that can send you to the emergency room. A...
- Posted April 10, 2018
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COPD Patients May Breathe Easier With Tai Chi
People struggling with COPD might find some relief in an ancient art. The centuries-old practice of tai chi appears to boost the exercise capabilities and the quality of life of those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),...
- Posted April 9, 2018