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Lockdown Could Worsen Hearing Woes for U.S. Seniors

Isolation due to the pandemic and failure to get...

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Your Sex Affects Your Genes for Body Fat, Cancer, Birth Weight

Researchers say your biological sex affects gene...

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Death From COVID-19 Very Rare for Americans 21 and Under: Report

Only a tiny fraction of children and young adults...

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Many MS Patients Struggle With Finances, Forgo Treatments

More than three-quarters of Americans with multip...

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How Would Americans' Health Improve If All Cars Were Electric?

America's air would become remarkably cleaner if...

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Probiotic Might Help Ease Children's Eczema

Applying a type of "good" bacteria to the skin ma...

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Does Hostility Predispose You to a Second Heart Attack?

If you have experienced a heart attack and you ha...

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Some Psoriasis Meds May Also Help Prevent Heart Disease

Biologic therapy for the skin condition psoriasis...

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Small Study Supports Donor Plasma Therapy for Severe COVID-19

Using the donated blood plasma of COVID-19 surviv...

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Wildfires Ravage Land, and Lungs, Across the U.S. West

HVAC repairman Brad Sissell shrugged off the acid...

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Health Highlights: Sept. 15, 2020

Link Between Poor Sleep and Obesity: Study Democrats to Investigate Trump Appointee's Alleged Meddling in CDC Pandemic Reports Anti-Inflammatory Drug May Shorten Recovery Time for COVID-19 Patients Taking Remdesivir Effectiveness of Inhaled Coronavirus Vaccines to be Studied

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Probiotic Skin Therapy Helps Improve Eczema In Children, New Study Finds

Researchers say modifying the skin microbiome lessens eczema severity and improves quality of life in kids.

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Seniors With Depression Show Resilience in Face of Pandemic

Older Americans with depression have held up well...

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Some Fall Allergy Symptoms Could Have You Thinking COVID

Some fall allergy symptoms mimic those of COVID-1...

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Artificial Pancreas Controls Diabetes in Kids 6 and Up, Clinical Trial Shows

An artificial pancreas system is safe and effecti...

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Long Afternoon Naps May Be Risky To Your Health

Snoozing for more than one hour could increase heart disease risk, researchers say.

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Blood Pressure Meds Could Improve Survival in COVID-19 Patients

In the largest such study yet, researchers have f...

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Bee Healthy: Honey May Beat Cold Meds Against Cough

There may be no cure for the common cold, but a s...

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Lockdowns Tough on People With Eating Disorders: Survey

The coronavirus pandemic has brought significant...

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Antibiotics May Reduce Efficacy Of Hormonal Contraceptives

Unintended pregnancies reported more often with antibiotics than other control medicines.

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Delayed Surgery for Early Breast Cancer Won't Harm Survival: Study

Women with early-stage breast cancer whose surger...

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Scientists Call For Widespread Use of Faster COVID-19 Tests

Even if they are less accurate. Find out why.

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Delaying Prostate Cancer Radiation Won't Lower Survival Odds

The coronavirus pandemic has caused many to put o...

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As Schools Reopen, Report Shows 97,000 U.S. Kids Infected With COVID in Late July

With millions of American children soon returning...

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Even With PPE, Risk of COVID-19 Still High for Frontline Workers

Minority health care workers are at especially high risk for testing positive.

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Is Your Home Workstation Hurting You?

If you're working from a home office these days,...

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Will Your Kid Play School Sports This Fall? Here's Some Guidance on Doing It Safely

If you're thinking about letting your child resum...

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Many Older Adults Can't Connect With Telehealth: Study

The coronavirus pandemic has fueled big increases...

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New Drug May Beat Older One at Preventing MS Relapse

A new injection drug can prevent multiple scleros...

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Many Older Americans Staying Strong in the Pandemic

Older Americans are feeling stressed by COVID-19...

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Do Cholesterol Meds Lower Heart Disease Risk?

A surprising answer from a new study

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Pandemic Could Complicate Hurricane Season

As Hurricane Isaias moved toward the east coast o...

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Nearly Half Of All Adolescents In The U.S. Are Not Vaccinated Against The Human Papillomavirus

Parents cite safety concerns and lack of knowledge as two of the top reasons why, according to new study.

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Is Telemedicine the Future?

An expert explains the pros and cons

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Is Chocolate Really A Sweet Treat For Your Heart?

Eating chocolate at least once a week appears to protect the heart's blood vessels, study finds.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug May Fight Severe COVID-19, Early Data Show

In a small study from France, an immune-dampening...

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Even Mild Obesity Raises Odds for Severe COVID-19

Even mild obesity significantly drives up the ris...

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COVID-19 Jitters Shouldn't Keep You From the Emergency Room

Fear of COVID-19 is keeping keep some people from...

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Can Doctors Predict Who Will Be Most Likely To Develop Dementia?

Here are some key factors that may help reveal dementia risk, according to a new study.

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Wildfire Smoke Causes Rapid Damage to Your Health: Study

Wildfire smoke has an almost immediate harmful ef...

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COVID Drug Remdesivir Could Cost Up to $3,120 Per Patient, Maker Says

The maker of remdesivir, the first drug that show...

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COVID Threatens the 3 out of 4 Americans Who Can't Work From Home

Working at home during a pandemic isn't an option...

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Hispanic Americans Being Hit Hard By COVID-19

COVID-19 is being diagnosed in Hispanic communiti...

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Global Coronavirus Cases Pass 10 Million as U.S. Struggles With Surge in Infections

As the worldwide coronavirus case count passed 10...

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Loneliness Not Rising Among Americans Under Lockdown, New Study Finds.

Participants actually perceived greater support from others during this time.

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High Costs Lead Millions of Americans to Shop Abroad for Rx Drugs

More than 2 million Americans buy prescription dr...

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There's No Healthy Alternative to Smoking Except Quitting: Study

Smoking is terrible for your heart and lungs, and...

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Is 'Pooled' Coronavirus Testing the Next Step for America?

Large-scale "pooled" testing of Americans could c...

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Pandemic Hits Primary Care Practices Hard Across the U.S.: Study

Huge declines in patient visits during the corona...

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U.S. Coronavirus Task Force Warns of Rising Case Numbers, Especially Among Young

As the United States reported yet another record-...

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Couples Who Sleep Together Get A Better Night Of ZZZs, New Study Finds.

And they may be boosting their memory and mental health.

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Stroke, Confusion: COVID-19 Often Impacts the Brain, Study Shows

Patients with severe COVID-19 may be at risk for...

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Promising Results Mean Coronavirus Vaccine Trial Could Start by August

Animal studies of a potential COVID-19 vaccine ha...

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AHA News: COVID-19 Highlights Long-Term Inequities in Some Communities

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'The Lockdowns Worked,' Experts Say, But Did America Reopen Too Soon?

It was a silent spring.</p> <p>For long weeks, Am...

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Amid Pandemic, Fears That Older Americans Are Feeling 'Expendable'

From the start of the coronavirus pandemic, it's...

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NBA Players to Assess New Coronavirus Test

A saliva-based test for the new coronavirus will...

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Coronavirus Delivering a Big Economic Blow to Women

Not only have women been more likely than men to...

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U.S. Reports Record Rise in New Coronavirus Cases

The United States recorded its worst day of new c...

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When Can Sports Fans Safely Fill Stadiums Again?

Sports fans are itching to watch their favorite t...

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COVID-19 Typically Mild for Babies: Study

Most babies with COVID-19 have mild illness, with...

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What Your Tongue Says About Your Heart Health

If it's dark red with a yellow coating, it could be a sign of chronic heart failure, study finds.

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Spring Break Trip Led to 64 COVID Cases in Texas

College students who partied on the beach at Cabo...

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Asymptomatic Coronavirus Carriers Can Shed Virus on Surfaces: Study

COVID-19 patients with no symptoms are as likely...

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AHA News: How to Stay Safe, Healthy and Cool This Summer Despite COVID-19 Threat

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In Early Trial, an Ancient Drug Shows Promise Against Severe COVID-19

There's new evidence that a 2,000-year-old medici...

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Transfusions of COVID Survivor Blood a Safe Treatment for Patients

Blood plasma transfusions from people who have de...

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Should You Send Your Kid to Summer Camp? Expert Offers Advice

Summer camps are an annual ritual for millions of...

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As Pro Sports Ponder Reopening, Flu Study Suggests Danger of COVID Spread

Restarting professional sports with fans in atten...

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Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease At Increased Risk Of Dementia, Study Finds.

And their risk for developing Alzheimer's disease was the greatest.

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Severe COVID-19 Raises Odds for Dangerous Heart Conditions 10-Fold

Doctors have long noted links between severe COVI...

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Does COVID-19 Trigger New Cases of Diabetes?

Early in the coronavirus pandemic, doctors learne...

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COVID-19 May Trigger Diabetes In Previously Healthy People, New Study Finds.

Experts believe the virus may be attacking organs involved with sugar metabolism.

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Coronavirus Doesn't Favor Crowded Cities, Study Shows

Densely populated areas of the United States don'...

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Why Exercise? Researchers Say It Prevents 3.9 Million Deaths a Year

It's often said that physical activity rates are...

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Asthma Isn't a Risk Factor for Worsening COVID-19: Study

People with asthma can breathe a little easier: N...

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For 8 in 10 Americans, Nation's Future Is Cause of Stress

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage and...

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'Stress Hormone' Levels May Indicate Severity of COVID-19

High levels of the stress hormone cortisol are as...

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FDA Pulls Emergency Approval of Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has withdra...

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Icky Prescription: Could Hookworms Help Ease MS?

In a new trial there are hints, but no proof, tha...

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Blood Donors Will Get Results of Coronavirus Antibody Test, Red Cross Says

The American Red Cross will test all blood, plate...

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Lockdowns Making Things Worse for Obese Americans: Study

As COVID-19 closed gyms and forced people to hunk...

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COVID-19 Can Start With Neurological Symptoms

While a fever and cough have seemed to be the ear...

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Pandemic Causing Havoc for Kids With ADHD

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity dis...

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America's Gyms Are Reopening and Your Workout Will Change

Gyms are finally reopening across the United Stat...

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Most Asymptomatic Coronavirus Cases Stay That Way, Cruise Ship Data Shows

There's been a lot of talk recently about the tra...

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Most Americans, Plus the CDC, Say Vigilance Needed Against Coronavirus

Americans need to stay on their guard against COV...

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More Evidence Do-It-Yourself COVID Tests Work Fine, Without the Discomfort

Most Americans have winced watching one of those...

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Home Alone: Will Pandemic's Changes Harm Kids' Mental Health Long-Term?

The isolation of the coronavirus pandemic might b...

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New Analysis Shows 21 States With Spikes in COVID-19 Infections

Governors across America have eased lockdowns, bu...

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Eating A Late Dinner May Impact Your Metabolism

A 10 p.m. dinner date could lead to weight gain and up your risk of metabolic syndrome, new study finds.

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AHA News: Instead of a Tie, Think About Healthy Gifts and Gratitude for Father's Day

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Nine U.S. States Seeing Spikes in COVID-19 Hospitalizations

In another troubling sign that the spread of coro...

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Pandemic Is Changing Your Next Doc Appointment

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, many doc...

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Face Masks vs. Face Shields for Fighting COVID-19

The pros and cons of face masks and face shields to fight COVID-19

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Drugs Commonly Prescribed For Anxiety And Insomnia May Increase The Risk Of Ectopic Pregnancy

Taking benzodiazepines before conception linked to dangerous pregnancy condition, new study finds.

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3 Ways Pets Can Help Protect Your Mental Health During Times of Crisis

The American Heart Association says pets can improve your mood, thinking and behavior.

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Are Healthy Gums Just A Vape Away From Gum Disease?

Vaping may increase the risk of inflammation and infection in your mouth, new study finds.

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How Many American Adults Are Obese?

The latest obesity numbers from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

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Drug Shows Promise Against Aggressive Breast Cancer

The immunotherapy drug Keytruda might offer a new...

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Big Breakfast Or Big Dinner. Which Is Better For Your Weight?

The time of day when you eat.

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What Works Best to Ease Flare-Ups of COPD?

The best available drugs to treat sudden COPD fla...

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The Latest Trends In Marijuana Use

More baby boomers are smoking marijuana. Women, too.

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These Foods May Significantly Lower Your Risk Of Stroke

Fiber, fruits and veggies could cut your odds of the most common type of stroke.

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Common Tech-Related Injuries

Do you have swiper's thumb or text neck?

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Are Your Sitting Habits Increasing Your Risk Of Diabetes and Heart Disease?

Older women are sitting 8.5 to 9 hours per day throwing off their insulin levels and BMI.

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Women Patients Still Missing in Heart Research

Women remain underrepresented in heart disease re...

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Little Night Owls May Be At Increased Risk of Obesity

Children who go to sleep after 9 gain more weight.

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What Is Toxic Masculinity?

And how does it impact the mental health of men?

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Pregnancy And Paraben Exposure

Artificial preservatives used in many consumer products linked to childhood weight problems.

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Sharing The Love On Valentine's Day And Every Other Day

10 tips to show your kids unconditional love and support.

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Defining Early Puberty In Girls

The age of breast development declined significantly over the past 4 decades.

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Teens And Sexual Identity

More high schoolers are identifying as sexual minorities.

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Share Your Room But Not Your Bed

Important advice to lower the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

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CRISPR Gene Editing Creates 'Designer' Immune Cells That Fight Cancer

In a first, scientists have used gene-editing tec...

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Smartphones And Distracted Walking

Texting, talking or listening to music -- what's more dangerous when you're on the go?

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Vaping Can Cause Serious Skin Problems, New Study Finds

More burns, rashes and mouth lesions linked to e-cigarettes.

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High-Tech 'Exoskeleton' Can Give Mobility Back to People With MS

Most people take the ability to move for granted,...

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Should You Change Your Diet To Protect Your Heart?

Eating Red Meat Twice A Week Ups The Risk of Heart Disease.

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45 Or 50 When Should Colon Cancer Screenings Start?

A new study suggests many cases of colon cancer are going undetected in young adults.

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What Should You Be Adding To Your Diet To Help Stave Off Dementia?

Foods high in this antioxidant appear to fight Alzheimer's disease.

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Is That Restaurant Menu Full Of Unhealthy Choices?

Most fast-food and full-service restaurants need to improve nutritional quality, study finds.

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How Can You Inspire Kids To Work Harder In School?

The impact of praise versus reprimands in the classroom

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Too Few Patients Enrolling in Cancer Trials

Enrollment in clinical trials that can potentiall...

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Do You Know The Signs Of An Opioid Overdose?

More Americans are being urged to carry a potentially lifesaving medication.

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Is A Bigger Brain Better?

Brain size doesn't always matter when it comes to aging and memory.

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Undercover FDA Investigation Finds Illegal Steroid Creams Being Sold Over The Counter

Investigators recommend checking labels of steroid products purchased at foreign import stores.