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  More Evidence That Supplements Won’t Help Your Heart

  There’s another study suggesting that the vitamin and mineral supplements bought by millions of Americans do nothing to stave off heart disease. This time, the finding stems from an analysis of 18 studies conducted between 1970 and...

  • Posted July 10, 2018
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  Health Highlights: July 10, 2018

  Hundreds Sickened After Eating Del Monte Vegetable Trays

  • Posted July 10, 2018
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  Health Tip: Travel Tips For Women With Breast Prosthesis

  After a mastectomy, many women prefer to wear a prosthesis, in lieu of reconstructive surgery. The prosthesis often is made of silicone gel or foam, and will be placed inside a bra or directly on a woman’s...

  • Posted July 10, 2018
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  Health Tip: Recognizing Hearing Loss in Infants

  If an infant has hearing loss, it can affect the child’s ability to develop speech, language and social skills, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. An infant’s first hearing screening is recommended typically within...

  • Posted July 10, 2018
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  Doctor Burnout Widespread, Helps Drive Many Medical Errors

  More than half of American doctors are burned out, a new national survey suggests, and those doctors are more likely to make medical mistakes. The poll asked nearly 6,700 clinic and hospital physicians about medical errors, workplace...

  • Posted July 9, 2018
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  When Parents Do Time, Kids Pay the Price

  Children whose parents spend time in prison are more likely to lead risky lifestyles as young adults, a new study suggests. The findings are important because more than 5 million American children have had a parent in...

  • Posted July 9, 2018
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  Germs Grow on Medical Implants, But Can They Make You Sick?

  Bacteria and fungi grow on medical implants, such as hip and knee replacements, pacemakers and screws used to fix broken bones, researchers report. In a new study, Danish investigators examined 106 implants of different types and the...

  • Posted July 9, 2018
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  Helping Your Child Adjust to College

  College is a unique stage in a young person’s development. But newfound independence coupled with the pressures of classwork and the need to fit in can make this a very emotional time. Tips from The Jed Foundation...

  • Posted July 9, 2018
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  Health Highlights: July 9, 2018

  U.S. Tries Threats to Weaken U.N. Breast-Feeding Resolution Latest Trump Administration Obamacare Change Will Lead to Higher Premiums: Insurers U.S. Nursing Homes Overstated Staffing Levels

  • Posted July 9, 2018
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  Health Tip: Prevent Recurrence of a Fungal Infection

  A fungal infection most commonly develops on the feet, nails, groin and hands. Effective treatment is needed to prevent recurrence. When a fungal infection recurs, it is typically because the immune system doesn’t recognize and attack the...

  • Posted July 9, 2018
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