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          New cholesterol guidelines released by the American Heart Association recommend a “personalized” approach to fighting bad cholesterol.

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          December 18, 2018
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          Acute Flaccid Myelitis, Polio-Like Illness Affecting...

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          New Study Finds That Smoking and Diabetes May ...

          December 4, 2018
          Smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure: all bad for the heart, but perhaps worse for women's hearts than men's.

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          Can Diet Help Treat Epilepsy in Adults?

          November 20, 2018
          When anti-seizure medications don't work well enough, people with epilepsy can try changing their diet to reduce seizures.

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          Turkey Traumas, Solved

          November 6, 2018
          From thawing your bird to gobbling it down at the table, these tips will help you enjoy a safe and healthy Thanksgiving.

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          Is the Air in Your Home Polluted?

          October 23, 2018
          Your home should make you healthier, not less. Put your pollution radar to the test and answer these four questions about your home's indoor ...

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          Protecting Your Health from Air Pollution

          October 16, 2018
          Research suggests that, even at safe levels, air pollutants can harm your health. A reduction in short-term exposure to particulate matter from...

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          How to Stay Healthy in an Office Full of Sick ...

          October 9, 2018
          During the height of flu season, you'll likely find yourself surrounded by coughing, sniffling and sneezing coworkers. Thankfully, protecting...

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          Can the Flu Shot Really Save Your Life?

          October 2, 2018
          We've all heard the advice to get the flu shot each fall. But is it really that important to do so? The short answer: definitely yes. And timing...

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          Why Vitamin D is Critical to Heart Health

          September 18, 2018
          Having a heart condition is a definite life crisis. But what if you could reduce the chances that it'll be deadly thanks to the benefits of vitamin...

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          Measles Outbreaks: A Wakeup Call

          September 11, 2018
          Learn the side effects of measles and why it’s important to get vaccinated.

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          6 Weird Reasons You Can’t Lose Weight

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          If you’re eating right and exercising, but still can’t seem to lose weight, some unexpected factors could be to blame. We spoke with...

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          9 Shots Older Adults Must Get

          August 7, 2018
          If you think immunizations are just for children, think again! Adults need them too, including those 50 and older. Are you up-to-date with your...

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          Skin, Sun, and Cancer

          July 24, 2018
          Applying sunscreen when you go to the beach or the pool may seem like second nature, but according to the American Cancer Society, new cases ...

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          The Latest on Skin Cancer

          July 17, 2018
          The rates of dangerous skin cancers like melanoma have more than tripled since the 1970s, according to the National Cancer Institute. We spoke...

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          Ouch, What Bit Me? 10 Common Bug Bites

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          Irritating bug bites are often harmless, but some are painful, and may cause an allergic reaction, infection or worse. Gabriel Schifman, DO, ...
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          5 Things This Psychiatrist Wants Men to Know About...

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          6 Surprising Signs You Need to Drink More Water

          May 1, 2018
          Thirst isn't a foolproof sign of dehydration. Your age, the weather and the activity you're involved in can all interfere with your thirst response...

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          8 Common First Aid Mistakes

          April 24, 2018
          It's common to reach for the hydrogen peroxide to clean a scraped knee, or for the tweezers when you get a splinter. However, you may want to...

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          A Pessimist's Guide to Feeling More Optimistic

          April 17, 2018
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