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New Syndrome Affects 90 Percent of Americans–And You’ve Probably Never Heard of It | The Epoch Times
Experts warn that heart, kidney, and metabolic problems may be more connected–and widespread–than most people realize.
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Stillbirth Rates in US Remain Alarmingly High, New Study Finds | The Epoch Times
The study of more than 2.7 million pregnancies reveals a rate of one in 150—higher than CDC figures.
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Pulling mussels for a gel, Technion team creates bio-glue to seal internal wounds | The Times of Israel
Imitating the way mollusks use natural adhesives to stick to rocks, researchers develop biodegradable, anti-bacterial hydrogel they say can close up bleeding tissue within seconds
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Gut Changes Persist Years After Stopping Certain Medications | The Epoch Times
Recent research shows that common medications such as antibiotics and antidepressants can leave lasting changes in gut bacteria.
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Gut Changes Persist Years After Stopping Certain Medications | The Epoch Times
Recent research shows that common medications such as antibiotics and antidepressants can leave lasting changes in gut bacteria.
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Gut Changes Persist Years After Stopping Certain Medications | The Epoch Times
Recent research shows that common medications such as antibiotics and antidepressants can leave lasting changes in gut bacteria.
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Making Standard Time Permanent Will Be Healthier for Americans: Study | The Epoch Times
The change could result in significant decreases in certain health conditions, including obesity and stroke, in the country, researchers found.
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Researchers Found Unvaccinated Children Healthier Than Vaccinated, Didn’t Publish Findings | The Epoch Times
Henry Ford Health System researchers carried out the study.
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Full article: LDL-C does not cause cardiovascular disease: a comprehensive review of the current literature
Introduction: For half a century, a high level of total cholesterol (TC) or low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) has been considered to be the major cause of atherosclerosis and cardiovascul...
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Full article: LDL-C does not cause cardiovascular disease: a comprehensive review of the current literature
Introduction: For half a century, a high level of total cholesterol (TC) or low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) has been considered to be the major cause of atherosclerosis and cardiovascul...
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Full article: LDL-C does not cause cardiovascular disease: a comprehensive review of the current literature
Introduction: For half a century, a high level of total cholesterol (TC) or low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) has been considered to be the major cause of atherosclerosis and cardiovascul...
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Nasal Spray May Reduce Risk of COVID-19 Infection: Study | The Epoch Times
Researchers reported promising results from a trial evaluating an antihistamine spray against COVID-19.
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Do Doctors Make Money Off Vaccines? A Look at Incentives and Bonus Structures | The Epoch Times
Studies show that some doctors make money from vaccinating, while others don’t.
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Lyme Disease: A Silent Tick Bite Turns Into a Serious Condition—Here Are the Early Signs | The Epoch Times
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by the bite of infected blacklegged ticks, affecting nearly 500,000 people in the United States each year.
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Why High-Dose CT Scans Could Pose Health Risks | The Epoch Times
Recent research finds rising radiation doses from CT scans could be contributing to increased cancer risk, but there are steps patients can take.
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Shingles: Dormant Virus That Emerges After Decades—Here are the Causes | The Epoch Times
Shingles is a burning, blistering rash that affects more than 1 million Americans each year, with risk increasing after age 50.
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Shingles: Dormant Virus That Emerges After Decades—Here are the Causes | The Epoch Times
Shingles is a burning, blistering rash that affects more than 1 million Americans each year, with risk increasing after age 50.
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This Protein Slows the Aging Brain, and We Know How to Counter It | UC San Francisco
Scientists discover a protein that gets concentrated in the brain during aging, leading brain connections to wither and cognitive decline to accelerate - and a way to counter its effects.
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This Protein Slows the Aging Brain, and We Know How to Counter It | UC San Francisco
Scientists discover a protein that gets concentrated in the brain during aging, leading brain connections to wither and cognitive decline to accelerate - and a way to counter its effects.
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Fracture Risk Rises Unexpectedly With HRT | The Epoch Times
Nuanced results aimed at helping women make better decisions about the timing of hormone replacement therapy.
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Why Early to Bed and Early to Rise Is Wise–Regardless of Your Chronotype | The Epoch Times
Chronotypes are our natural preferences for when we sleep and feel most alert. Most people fall into one of two main types.
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Why Early to Bed and Early to Rise Is Wise–Regardless of Your Chronotype | The Epoch Times
Chronotypes are our natural preferences for when we sleep and feel most alert. Most people fall into one of two main types.
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Why Early to Bed and Early to Rise Is Wise–Regardless of Your Chronotype | The Epoch Times
Chronotypes are our natural preferences for when we sleep and feel most alert. Most people fall into one of two main types.
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I’m an Oncologist–Here’s How I Protect Myself From Prostate Cancer | The Epoch Times
If illness strikes, your ability to get through treatment and recover depends on the resilience you’ve already built.
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I’m an Oncologist–Here’s How I Protect Myself From Prostate Cancer | The Epoch Times
If illness strikes, your ability to get through treatment and recover depends on the resilience you’ve already built.
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Why Chronic Pain Is Driven by the Brain | The Epoch Times
The brain’s decision to self-protect creates the perception of pain, said 20-year pain medicine specialist Dr. Deepak Ravindran.
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How Brain Chemicals Shape Your Appetite and Blood Sugar | The Epoch Times
Expert tips to help restore neurotransmitter balance.
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The nose knows: Humans' nasal breathing patterns are like fingerprints, Israeli scientists find | The Times of Israel
Weizmann Institute of Science researchers develop device to recognize people's unique respiration, allowing scientists to determine physical health, depression and anxiety
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The nose knows: Humans' nasal breathing patterns are like fingerprints, Israeli scientists find | The Times of Israel
Weizmann Institute of Science researchers develop device to recognize people's unique respiration, allowing scientists to determine physical health, depression and anxiety
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Israeli study finds acetaminophen drug works by first blocking pain in nerves | The Times of Israel
In breakthrough, Hebrew University researchers say painkiller, in use since the 1950s, acts like a local anesthetic; research could lead to better pain management
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Israeli study finds acetaminophen drug works by first blocking pain in nerves | The Times of Israel
In breakthrough, Hebrew University researchers say painkiller, in use since the 1950s, acts like a local anesthetic; research could lead to better pain management
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Israeli study finds acetaminophen drug works by first blocking pain in nerves | The Times of Israel
In breakthrough, Hebrew University researchers say painkiller, in use since the 1950s, acts like a local anesthetic; research could lead to better pain management
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Israeli study finds acetaminophen drug works by first blocking pain in nerves | The Times of Israel
In breakthrough, Hebrew University researchers say painkiller, in use since the 1950s, acts like a local anesthetic; research could lead to better pain management
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Israeli study finds acetaminophen drug works by first blocking pain in nerves | The Times of Israel
In breakthrough, Hebrew University researchers say painkiller, in use since the 1950s, acts like a local anesthetic; research could lead to better pain management
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Israeli study finds acetaminophen drug works by first blocking pain in nerves | The Times of Israel
In breakthrough, Hebrew University researchers say painkiller, in use since the 1950s, acts like a local anesthetic; research could lead to better pain management
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Israeli study finds acetaminophen drug works by first blocking pain in nerves | The Times of Israel
In breakthrough, Hebrew University researchers say painkiller, in use since the 1950s, acts like a local anesthetic; research could lead to better pain management
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Israeli study finds acetaminophen drug works by first blocking pain in nerves | The Times of Israel
In breakthrough, Hebrew University researchers say painkiller, in use since the 1950s, acts like a local anesthetic; research could lead to better pain management
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Israeli study finds acetaminophen drug works by first blocking pain in nerves | The Times of Israel
In breakthrough, Hebrew University researchers say painkiller, in use since the 1950s, acts like a local anesthetic; research could lead to better pain management
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Sciatica: A Common Painful Condition Affecting the Largest Nerves, 4 Natural Approaches to Relieve It | The Epoch Times
Sciatica affects around 40 percent of Americans at some point in their lives.
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Sciatica: A Common Painful Condition Affecting the Largest Nerves, 4 Natural Approaches to Relieve It | The Epoch Times
Sciatica affects around 40 percent of Americans at some point in their lives.
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How Stop-and-Go Motion Supercharges Your Metabolism | The Epoch Times
Structured workouts are rivaled by the energy generated by brief daily movements such as climbing the stairs to the bedroom, or getting up for a quick stretch.
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Household Dust Holds Dangerous Mix of Microbes and Chemicals | The Epoch Times
New research finds toxic dust carries virulent, drug-resistant bacteria and chemicals.
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The Overlooked Link Between Mini-Strokes and Lasting Fatigue | The Epoch Times
Simple lifestyle changes may help prevent lingering exhaustion after a mini-stroke.
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Traffic Pollution May Be Stealing Your Sense of Smell | The Epoch Times
Recent study suggests that smell loss from pollution may signal brain risk.
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Exhausted but Iron Looks Fine? Check Your Ferritin | The Epoch Times
Exhaustion, brain fog, and the desire to chew ice are signs your iron levels may be low—even if they look normal. Time to check in on this overlooked protein.
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Overlooked Chemicals in Food May Threaten Your Health | The Epoch Times
New research raises alarm over chemical migration from food packaging and processing equipment.
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Overlooked Chemicals in Food May Threaten Your Health | The Epoch Times
New research raises alarm over chemical migration from food packaging and processing equipment.
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Overlooked Chemicals in Food May Threaten Your Health | The Epoch Times
New research raises alarm over chemical migration from food packaging and processing equipment.
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How Your Genes Might Be Sabotaging Your Workouts—and What You Can Do About It | The Epoch Times
Post-workout hunger is common, but certain FTO gene variants can make it significantly stronger.
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Stomach Ulcers: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches | The Epoch Times
Stomach ulcers can cause a different kind of pain than a regular stomachache.
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Leaky Gut May Worsen Endometriosis—Here’s How to Break the Cycle | The Epoch Times
Addressing gut dysfunction offers a promising path alongside surgery and medical care.
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Tattoos May Be Linked to Cancer–Here’s Why | The Epoch Times
People who ink may be in for more than just body art.
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Obesity in Teens Linked to Enlarged Brain Regions Associated with Memory and Emotion | The Epoch Times
Experts warn these structural changes could have long-term implications for cognitive development.
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What to Know About Trump’s Plan to Slash Drug Prices | The Epoch Times
The ’most favored nation' policy aims to have drugmakers respond to incentives and equalize drug prices between the United States and other countries.
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New Top FDA Official Says He’s Not Anti-Vaccine, but Evidence Required | The Epoch Times
Dr. Vinay Prasad has criticized the government’s position on COVID-19 vaccines.
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Recipients of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Had Higher Mortality Than Those of Moderna: Study | The Epoch Times
Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida’s top health official, co-authored the preprint paper.
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The Body’s Hidden Superpower: Activating Immunity With Fever-Free Heat | The Epoch Times
A critical care physician and internist explains how to naturally mobilize the immune system against viruses on ‘Vital Signs’ with host Brendon Fallon.
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Dreamless Nights? What Your Brain Is Trying to Tell You | The Epoch Times
When the sandman skips your house, your brain pays a hidden price.
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Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Affect Your Health | The Epoch Times
Cholesterol is not a harmful substance, but an essential nutrient for the body according to orthopedic doctor Cai Kaizhou.
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Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Affect Your Health | The Epoch Times
Cholesterol is not a harmful substance, but an essential nutrient for the body according to orthopedic doctor Cai Kaizhou.
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Chewing Gum Can Shed Microplastics Into Saliva: American Chemical Society | The Epoch Times
Microplastic exposure may increase risk of some cancers and reproductive issues.
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Popular Drugs and Therapies That Reverse Hair Loss—And Their Caveats | The Epoch Times
A 1988 medical paper noted a drug that generated hair growth in desired locations—it became the first FDA-approved medication for hair loss.
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Why Your Colonoscopy May Worsen Gut Health—and What to Do About It | The Epoch Times
Bowel prep and the procedure itself can disrupt your microbiome—here’s how to support recovery with diet and probiotics.
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches | The Epoch Times
Nearly 30 million Americans have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), while 80 percent remain undiagnosed—and untreated.
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What Wildfire Illness Can Teach Us About Treating COPD
The Forgotten Lessons in Lung Health
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Normal Vitamin B12 Levels May Still Be Too Low for Brain Health, Study Finds | The Epoch Times
A UCSF study finds lower but still ‘normal’ B12 levels linked to slower cognitive processing and brain damage in older adults.
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INFOGRAPHIC: How Gaming Changes the Brain | The Epoch Times
Gamers total 71 percent of the U.S. population and, on average, spend at least one month per year gaming. How does this affect emotions, cognition, and senses?
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How to Harness Vagus Nerve Power to Counter Common Autoimmune Diseases | The Epoch Times
Deep breathing and device-based vagus nerve stimulation may help with symptoms of autoimmune disease.
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Atrial Fibrillation: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches | The Epoch Times
Affecting approximately 10 million people in the United States, atrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm.
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Headache Types and Ancient Methods for Quick Relief | The Epoch Times
When a headache strikes, simple yet effective remedies like acupressure massage or chrysanthemum tea can provide swift relief.
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Sunburn’s Real Culprit: It’s Not DNA Damage | The Epoch Times
You may be surprised at what’s really triggering immediate sunburn reactions like inflammation and cell death.
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Laughter Can Reverse Disease and Help You Live Longer—Here’s How | The Epoch Times
Laughter is as good for the body and the mind as it is for the soul.
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Laughter Can Reverse Disease and Help You Live Longer—Here’s How | The Epoch Times
Laughter is as good for the body and the mind as it is for the soul.
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Sleep Deprivation Impairs the Brain’s Ability to Suppress Unwanted Memories | The Epoch Times
Study reveals crucial role of REM sleep in memory control.
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Why ADHD Brains Jump Around | EpochTV
Our ability to concentrate comes down largely to our supply of the “feel good hormone” dopamine in the brain, says psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen. He uses s...
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Higher Fluoride Levels Linked to Lower IQ Scores in Children, New Review Finds | The Epoch Times
New research has identified 1.5 milligrams of fluoride per liter as a key threshold for child development safety concerns.
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Muscle: The Unexpected Feats of Your Body’s Largest Organ | The Epoch Times
Beyond major contributors to movement, our muscles play a systemic role in the function of metabolism, immune support, and mental health.
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Inflammaging: How Chronic Inflammation Accelerates Aging and What You Can Do About It | The Epoch Times
Emerging research shows you can combat inflammaging by adopting simple lifestyle strategies.
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Rethinking White Rice: A Balanced Approach to Blood Sugar and Diabetes Management | The Epoch Times
According to traditional Chinese medicine, eating white rice offers three key benefits for stabilizing blood sugar.
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Ultra-Processed Foods Hinder Body’s Healing Process, Drive Colorectal Cancer Growth | The Epoch Times
New research shows how high omega-6 content may contribute to chronic inflammation and colorectal cancer growth through complex cellular mechanisms.
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Never Let Your Brain Retain Any Waste; Try These Simple Tricks to Speed up Cerebral Detoxification | The Epoch Times
Read about the brain’s self-detoxification mechanisms and learn five effective strategies to enhance brain health and protect against toxins, supported by scien
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A Failing Heart Can Still Heal Itself: Study | The Epoch Times
New research shows how mechanical heart support can trigger unprecedented heart muscle cell regeneration in heart failure patients.
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The Function of the Lungs: Insights From Traditional Chinese Medicine and Modern Science | The Epoch Times
Modern science is bridging the gap between traditional medicine and contemporary understanding.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches | The Epoch Times
About 5 percent of American adults experience seasonal affective disorder, typically in the fall and winter months.
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Commonly Prescribed Medication for Older Adults Linked to Bone Loss, Study Finds | The Epoch Times
About 23 million Americans take levothyroxine for hypothyroidism on a daily basis.
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Vaccines: A Historical Perspective and the Path Forward | The Epoch Times
Learn about the history and next steps for vaccines.
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5 Common Blood Pressure Mistakes—Where to Get the Most Accurate Reading | The Epoch Times
Research shows that inaccurate blood pressure readings are rampant, leading to misdiagnosis and mismanagement.
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HRV: The Valuable Heart Rate Signal Few Are Measuring | The Epoch Times
Research shows that higher heart rate variability levels suggest a healthier and more flexible heart.
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Ways to Control How Your Body Adjusts to Time Changes | The Epoch Times
We can adopt zeitgebers to reset our circadian rhythms and use other strategies to help our bodies adapt to daylight savings time, jet lag, or shift work.
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Not Just Cholesterol: 4 Health Myths That Persist Despite Evidence, Says Johns Hopkins Professor | The Epoch Times
‘Blind Spots,’ the new book, suggests that questioning the status quo in medicine may be key to advancing beyond outdated practices.
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Asthma: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches | The Epoch Times
Nearly 25 million people in the United States have asthma, with the majority of cases being diagnosed in children.
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Mindful Breathing Reduces Cancer-Related Pain and Anxiety: Study | The Epoch Times
Mindful breathing was found to complement pain relief methods in cancer treatment as well as for patients with moderate to severe pain from other causes.
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The Importance of Pelvic Floor Health | The Epoch Times
While its dysfunction can yield uncomfortable and potentially embarrassing symptoms, our pelvic floor can be strengthened with the right habits and exercises.
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Mucus: Understanding Your Ally in Battling Illness | The Epoch Times
Lifestyle choices can influence how well our body makes mucin, lowering our risk of disease and illness.
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Home Prep Guide: What You Need to Last 2 Weeks in an Emergency | The Epoch Times
Ensure peace of mind, knowing you can care for your loved ones, no matter what comes your way.
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Scientists Identify New Protein That Drives Age-Related Blindness, Uncover Potential Therapy | The Epoch Times
The findings have the potential to lead to novel drugs for age-related macular degeneration that would target the disease soon after diagnosis.
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Understand Chronic Inflammation and 6 Ways To Reduce It | The Epoch Times
While inflammation is a crucial defense mechanism, excessive or chronic inflammation can have serious health consequences.
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A Particular Bacteria in Your Urine Can Help Protect Against Kidney Stones | The Epoch Times
Learn about the urinary tract microbiome in kidney health and the dietary recommendations for preventing kidney stones.
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3 Surprising Cancer-Fighting Foods the Corrupt Medical System Will Never Promote – Vigilant News Network
The cancer industry would lose billions if people knew this.
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Dark Chocolate May Be Good for the Eyes, Study Says | The Epoch Times
Next time you’re enjoying a piece of dark chocolate, you might be helping your eyes.
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Herpes: Early Signs, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches | The Epoch Times
The herpes simplex virus is a highly contagious infection spread primarily through skin-to-skin contact.
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The role of vasoactive intestinal peptide in pulmonary diseases - ScienceDirect
Vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) is an abundant neurotransmitter in the lungs and other organs. Its discovery dates back to 1970. And VIP gains att…
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The role of vasoactive intestinal peptide in pulmonary diseases - ScienceDirect
Vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) is an abundant neurotransmitter in the lungs and other organs. Its discovery dates back to 1970. And VIP gains att…
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Homeopathy: An Alternative Medicine That Withstands the Test of Time and Science | The Epoch Times
One of the oldest and safest European forms of alternative medicine, homeopathy serves as both a first aid remedy and treatment of chronic conditions.
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Homeopathy: An Alternative Medicine That Withstands the Test of Time and Science | The Epoch Times
One of the oldest and safest European forms of alternative medicine, homeopathy serves as both a first aid remedy and treatment of chronic conditions.
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Homeopathy: An Alternative Medicine That Withstands the Test of Time and Science | The Epoch Times
One of the oldest and safest European forms of alternative medicine, homeopathy serves as both a first aid remedy and treatment of chronic conditions.
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Hip Fractures More Fatal Than Some Cancers: 5 Key Preventive Steps | The Epoch Times
The potential for hip fractures increases as we age—taking preventative steps to reduce falling may reduce the risk.
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Hip Fractures More Fatal Than Some Cancers: 5 Key Preventive Steps | The Epoch Times
The potential for hip fractures increases as we age—taking preventative steps to reduce falling may reduce the risk.
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What Makes Someone More Prone to Addiction? 2 Genes Play a Role | The Epoch Times
Understanding the genetic and neurological roots of addiction is key to overcoming the deeply personal and challenging struggle many face.
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New Hormone Discovery Unlocks Hope for Osteoporosis Treatment | The Epoch Times
CCN3, a potentially new therapeutic hormone, holds promise for revolutionizing bone health treatment and improving quality of life for millions.
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Low-Dose Aspirin Alleviates Inflammation Caused by Sleep Deprivation | The Epoch Times
A small 2024 study from Harvard University found that low-dose aspirin can reduce inflammation triggered by sleep restriction.
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Low-Dose Aspirin Alleviates Inflammation Caused by Sleep Deprivation | The Epoch Times
A small 2024 study from Harvard University found that low-dose aspirin can reduce inflammation triggered by sleep restriction.
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Low-Dose Aspirin Alleviates Inflammation Caused by Sleep Deprivation | The Epoch Times
A small 2024 study from Harvard University found that low-dose aspirin can reduce inflammation triggered by sleep restriction.
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Low-Dose Aspirin Alleviates Inflammation Caused by Sleep Deprivation | The Epoch Times
A small 2024 study from Harvard University found that low-dose aspirin can reduce inflammation triggered by sleep restriction.
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5 Exercises for a Healthy Life Recommended by Harvard Medical School | The Epoch Times
Exercise is an essential element of keeping our bodies and minds in peak health—and it doesn’t have to be vigorous—regular, moderate movement is enough.
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Hypertension: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches | The Epoch Times
About half of U.S. adults have hypertension, yet only a quarter of them have it under control.
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Exercise in the Evening Lowers Blood Sugar Levels the Most: Study | The Epoch Times
It’s well-established that exercise is good for you, but a new study finds that what time of day you do it can have an effect on blood sugar.
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Dispelling Morning Sickness Myths–It’s Not What You Might Think | The Epoch Times
Hyperemesis gravidarum is not psychosomatic, nor is it caused by a hormone that doctors long thought was the culprit, research shows.
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How What You Eat Affects Your Skin | The Epoch Times
A recent study found that certain foods can lead to acne, which causes pimples, blackheads, or whiteheads typically on the face, neck, chest, and back.
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Doctors, Medical Groups Call for Focus on Mental Health in Gender-Confused Children | The Epoch Times
New declaration sounds alarm on the long-term risks of subjecting children to so-called gender affirming interventions.
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Celiac Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches | The Epoch Times
Often undiagnosed, celiac disease can occur at any age and is a lifelong autoimmune condition marked by an inability to tolerate gluten.
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HPV Vaccination May Trigger Rare and Often Misdiagnosed Autoimmune Brain Disease | The Epoch Times
Anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor encephalitis has been linked to several vaccines, including HPV and COVID-19 vaccination.
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Ex-CDC Director Warns Gain-of-Function Research on Bird Flu Could Spark ‘Great Pandemic’ | The Epoch Times
‘Bird flu, I think, is going to be the cause of a great pandemic—where they are teaching these viruses how to be more infectious for humans,’ Dr. Redfield said.
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Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches | The Epoch Times
This condition involving the immune system attacking the thyroid gland now affects at least 14 million Americans and up to 7.5 percent of people globally.
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214 Studies, 21 Guidelines: Largest Review on Transgender-Youth Medicine Finds Insufficient Evidence for Medicalization
The review stated that there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate the long-term benefits of medicalizing children who want to identify as a different gender.
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214 Studies, 21 Guidelines: Largest Review on Transgender-Youth Medicine Finds Insufficient Evidence for Medicalization
The review stated that there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate the long-term benefits of medicalizing children who want to identify as a different gender.
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TB Outbreak Prompts Long Beach to Declare Health Emergency | The Epoch Times
One person is dead, nine are hospitalized and about 170 have probably been exposed, officials said, but the risk to the public is low.
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7 Conditions Improved Through Breathing Exercises | The Epoch Times
Mastering your breath can revolutionize your health—from easing stress to combating chronic diseases.
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Long-Term Use of Popular Heartburn Drugs Increases Risk of Stomach Cancer: Review | The Epoch Times
Use for one year and three years was associated with a 1.5- and 2.4-fold increase in the risk of stomach cancer, respectively.
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New Study Shows How Gut Bacteria Break Down Cholesterol | The Epoch Times
Ongoing research reveals synergistic effects of gut bacteria working to clear cholesterol. Higher levels of bacteria are associated with lower cholesterol.
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Scientists Uncover Mechanism Viruses Use to Cause Cancer | The Epoch Times
Findings from a new study have wide ranging implications as viruses are responsible for between 10 to 20 percent of cancers globally.
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Osteoporosis in Men Poses Higher Mortality Risk Than in Women, Spurring New Treatment Guidelines | The Epoch Times
In patients 60 and older, inpatient mortality following a hip fracture was 10.2 percent for men compared to 4.7 percent for women, according to a new study.
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Fluoroquinolone Alert: The Common Medication That Could Lead to Irreversible Health Conditions | The Epoch Times
Popular due to their effectiveness in fighting various bacterial infections, fluoroquinolone antibiotics carry risks that can be worse than the illness.
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Ivermectin Could Be a ‘Powerful Drug’ for Fighting Cancer, Here’s Why | The Epoch Times
Different from many conventional cancer therapies, ivermectin kills cancer cells by enhancing immune response.
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Ivermectin Could Be a ‘Powerful Drug’ for Fighting Cancer, Here’s Why | The Epoch Times
Different from many conventional cancer therapies, ivermectin kills cancer cells by enhancing immune response.
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Even One Joint per Week Enough to Boost Heart Disease Risk: Study | The Epoch Times
New large-scale research presents some of the most damning evidence yet about marijuana’s impact on cardiovascular health.
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Over 80 Percent of Tattoo Inks Contain Unlisted Substances That Can Cause Organ Damages, Allergies: Study | The Epoch Ti
When a tattooed individual experiences adverse reactions, the presence of unlisted ingredients in the inks can make diagnosing difficult.
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The Real Causes Behind Coughing, and How to Get Rid of It | The Epoch Times
Having a cough can protect your lungs, but sometimes it seems to linger after illness. Here’s how to get rid of a stubborn one.
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Macular Degeneration: Treatments Seek to Limit or Stop Vision Loss | The Epoch Times
Age-related macular degeneration, which can lead to distorted vision and blindness, affects 20 million Americans.
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Aspirin Inhibits Metastatic Cancer Spread, Reducing Mortality by 21 Percent: Study | The Epoch Times
Additionally, a comprehensive review indicated that patients who take aspirin have a relatively lower risk of developing various types of cancer.
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Repeat Influenza Vaccination Linked to Higher Risk of Infection: CDC Preprint | The Epoch Times
Scientists still have questions about the mechanism involved in the increased infection risk among repeat vaccinees.
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Repeat Influenza Vaccination Linked to Higher Risk of Infection: CDC Preprint | The Epoch Times
Scientists still have questions about the mechanism involved in the increased infection risk among repeat vaccinees.
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Trust in Pharma, Hospitals Plummets: Gallup Poll | The Epoch Times
Significantly less than half of respondents thought pharmaceutical companies provided good care, while little over half thought physicians did.
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Cannabis Can Alter DNA: Study | The Epoch Times
Cannabis use has increased significantly in recent years, and it has some experts concerned.
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Curcumin as Effective as Common Heartburn Drugs | Newsmax.com
In a head-to-head study, 500 milligrams of the herbal extract curcumin four times daily and 28 milligrams once daily of the PPI acid blocker omeprazole (Prilosec) produced comparable results over the two-month period.
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Curcumin as Effective as Common Heartburn Drugs | Newsmax.com
In a head-to-head study, 500 milligrams of the herbal extract curcumin four times daily and 28 milligrams once daily of the PPI acid blocker omeprazole (Prilosec) produced comparable results over the two-month period.
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Poor Sleep Harms Heart, 'Catch-Up' Sleep Won't Help | Newsmax.com
Both heart rate and systolic blood pressure increased with each successive day and did not return to baseline levels by the end of the recovery period, lead author and Penn State grad student David Reichenberger said in the release. So, despite having
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Heartburn Meds Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia | Newsmax.com
Over the next 5.5 years, 585 study participants were newly diagnosed with dementia. The risk was 33% higher among those who'd used a PPI for at least 4.5 years, versus people who'd never used a PPI. That was after the researchers accounted for other facto
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Heartburn Meds Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia | Newsmax.com
Over the next 5.5 years, 585 study participants were newly diagnosed with dementia. The risk was 33% higher among those who'd used a PPI for at least 4.5 years, versus people who'd never used a PPI. That was after the researchers accounted for other facto
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Heartburn Meds Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia | Newsmax.com
Over the next 5.5 years, 585 study participants were newly diagnosed with dementia. The risk was 33% higher among those who'd used a PPI for at least 4.5 years, versus people who'd never used a PPI. That was after the researchers accounted for other facto
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How Did the Medical System Lose Its Credibility and the Public’s Confidence?
Health Viewpoints Gallup’s recent poll on the public's confidence in major institutions saw the most significant decline in confidence ...
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How Did the Medical System Lose Its Credibility and the Public’s Confidence?
Health Viewpoints Gallup’s recent poll on the public's confidence in major institutions saw the most significant decline in confidence ...
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Obesity Linked to Increased Risk for 18 Types of Cancer, Study Warns
Being obese or overweight in early adulthood raises the risks of multiple cancers, according to a new study that analyzed people’s health data over decades.
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Visual Guide to Poisonous Plants
Giant hogweed is stronger than poison ivy. It burns, blisters, or causes blindness. Other plants cause death. Find out more from WebMD's slideshow about common poisonous plants and how to avoid them.
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Reduce Anxiety by Resetting Your Vagus Nerve | Newsmax.com
Deep breathing is a powerful tool to help you stay calm, but one study found that it also helps stimulate the vagus nerve, regulating feelings of anxiety in older adults. It also promotes successful aging.
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Reduce Anxiety by Resetting Your Vagus Nerve | Newsmax.com
Deep breathing is a powerful tool to help you stay calm, but one study found that it also helps stimulate the vagus nerve, regulating feelings of anxiety in older adults. It also promotes successful aging.
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Reduce Anxiety by Resetting Your Vagus Nerve | Newsmax.com
Deep breathing is a powerful tool to help you stay calm, but one study found that it also helps stimulate the vagus nerve, regulating feelings of anxiety in older adults. It also promotes successful aging.
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Reduce Anxiety by Resetting Your Vagus Nerve | Newsmax.com
Deep breathing is a powerful tool to help you stay calm, but one study found that it also helps stimulate the vagus nerve, regulating feelings of anxiety in older adults. It also promotes successful aging.
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Skeletal Muscle Mitochondrial Respiration and Exercise Intolerance in Patients With Heart Failure With Preserved Ejectio
This cross-sectional study evaluates the associations of skeletal muscle mitochondrial function using respirometric analysis of biopsied muscle fiber bundles fr
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Lingering Lyme Symptoms Tied to Immune Response | Newsmax.com
Patients whose symptoms had resolved by the start of the study had the lowest interferon levels. Those with the most severe and most persistent problems had the highest interferon levels, suggesting that the immune system never stopped responding leading
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The Surprising Link Between Water Intake and Stroke Risk: Drinking Water the Right Way to Ensure Optimal Health
Water serves more than just a thirst-quenching purpose, it also helps the body flush out toxins and aid ...
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Effects of tai chi and Qigong on cognition in neurological disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed
Tai chi and Qigong were effective interventions to improve cognition in patients with Parkinson's disease, stroke, mild cognitive impairment, dementia, and traumatic brain injury; however, no RCTs were performed for other neurological disorders.
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Nitric Oxide Loss: The Single Most Important Factor Affecting Cardiovascular Health
Nitric oxide (NO) is one of the most important signaling molecules in our body involved in virtually every organ ...
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Medical Society Responses to State Abortion Bans—No Role for Boycotts | Law and Medicine | JAMA Internal Medicine | JA
Abortion access in the US was precarious before the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization. As a result of the decision, m
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15 Things the Cannabis Industry Doesn't Want You to Know - Aish.com
As an emergency and addiction physician practicing on the front lines of the emergency department, I am seeing firsthand the devastating damage marijuana causes.
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Quercetin–A Far Better Flu Remedy Than Tamiflu
Why would you risk brain infections, psychosis, memory deterioration, and mood swings for a 10 percent improvement when ...
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Global Sperm Counts Dropped More than 50 Percent in Recent Decades, 2 Main Causes: Experts
The global sperm counts have fallen more than 50 percent in the last 45 years, and the drop is accelerating, according to a recent meta-analysis.
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Can Sound Slow Parkinson’s?
I’ve heard you mention how certain types of sound overtones can apparently slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease. ...
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What Are Electromagnetic Frequencies and How Do I Protect Myself?
The amount of electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) we are exposed to has skyrocketed in the last couple of decades. ...
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Pop Music or Classical Music? The Answer May Affect Your Lifespan
Did you know? The music you like can affect your health and longevity. Research shows that nearly half of ...
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With Large Injury Numbers, Is a Colonoscopy Even Worth It?
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Human respiratory system - The mechanics of breathing | Britannica
One way in which breathing is controlled is through feedback by chemoreceptors. There are two kinds of respiratory chemoreceptors: arterial chemoreceptors, which monitor and respond to changes in the partial pressure of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the ar
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Sleep Apnea Causes Gut Microbiome Imbalance, Study Says
A new study examining the link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and the gut microbiome links an imbalance ...
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Health Alert: One of These Restaurant Meals Equivalent to Chain-Smoking 20 Cigarettes
In 1995, California was the first state to enact a statewide smoking ban for restaurants, with many other ...
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Many Diseases Might Be Caused by Mitochondrial Dysfunction, 4 Ways to Prevent
The impact of mitochondria on health has received increasing attention in recent years. Mitochondria affect the quality of ...
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3 Causes of Stomach Ulcer, Ancient Therapy Can Relieve Stomachache
If your stomach is healthy, you will be healthy. Some people have a “bad stomach” and often have ...
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Why Your Muscles Deteriorate With Age
Healthy muscles enable you to move throughout life and support the rest of your body. Without functioning muscles, ...
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Biology | Free Full-Text | The Interaction between Mushroom Polysaccharides and Gut Microbiota and Their Effect on Human
Mushroom polysaccharides are a kind of biological macromolecule extracted from the fruiting body, mycelium or fermentation liquid of edible fungi. In recent years, the research on mushroom polysaccharides for alleviating metabolic diseases, inflammatory b
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The nervous and endocrine systems review (article) | Khan Academy
Learn for free about math, art, computer programming, economics, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, finance, history, and more. Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.
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What Your Hair & Scalp Say About Your Health
Is your hair trying to tell you something about your health? Some medications and conditions affect your hair as well as your body. This slideshow shows what's myth and what's fact when it comes to your health and your hair.
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The Weird Link Between Your Achilles Tendon and Your Heart Health
There is a tendon that stretches from your heel to your calf known as the Achilles tendon. It ...
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Expert Explains Cancer May Be Metabolic Disease, and Shares a Cure
"Cancer is not a genetic disease, it’s a metabolic disease," Thomas N. Seyfried, a well-known scholar in cancer research ...
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Probiotics Are Becoming a New Front in Fighting Cancer
Our symbiotic relationship with microbes living inside us is a key determinant of whether we experience health or disease.
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Sauna Treatments and Photobiomodulation: FLCCC Weekly Update (October 26, 2022)
Join Dr. Joe Mercola as he talks to Dr. Pierre Kory and Dr. Paul Marik about ‘Sauna Treatments and Photobiomodulation’. Dr. Mercola's slides can be found here https://covid19criticalcare.com/wp-co...
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Shingles Pictures: What the Shingles Rash Looks Like
Caused by the same virus behind chickenpox, shingles is a painful nerve root infection resulting in a skin rash. What does the shingles rash looks like? Who’s at risk? And who needs the shingles vaccine? Get your questions answered in this WebMD slidesh
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Not a Placebo: Scientific Evidence Exists for Homeopathy
Getting through the most difficult times of COVID, it has become increasingly clear that the key to enhancing ...
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Titanium dioxide particles frequently present in face masks intended for general use require regulatory control - PubMed
Although titanium dioxide (TiO2) is a suspected human carcinogen when inhaled, fiber-grade TiO2 (nano)particles were demonstrated in synthetic textile fibers of face masks intended for the general public. STEM-EDX analysis on section
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Higher Cholesterol Is Associated With Longer Life
There are two types of cholesterol: High-density and low-density lipoprotein, aka HDL and LDL, but how they affect ...
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Wireless Technology Use Is Rewiring Our Brains—Here’s How
We’re doing everything with our phones—grocery shopping, buying new clothes, calling our friends, gaming, and tens of other ...
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Wireless Technology Use Is Rewiring Our Brains—Here’s How
We’re doing everything with our phones—grocery shopping, buying new clothes, calling our friends, gaming, and tens of other ...
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Bacterial vs. Viral Infections: The Differences Explained
What’s the difference between a bacterial and viral infection? WebMD explains, and provides information on the causes and treatments for both.
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What Are Circadian Rhythms?
Circadian rhythms are physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle. These natural processes respond primarily ...
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What infections aren’t contagious?
Many infections are contagious. But some you won’t get from another person. You might pick them up from touching surfaces or by eating things that have bacteria or viruses in them.
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Why Does My House Stink?
Household odors can be embarrassing, and they’re sometimes harmful to your health. Here's how to get rid of bad smells.
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Sleep in adolescence: physiology, cognition and mental health - PMC
Sleep is a core behavior of adolescents, consuming up to a third or more of each day. As part of this special issue on the adolescent brain, we review changes to sleep behaviors and sleep physiology during adolescence with a particular focus on the sleepi
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The Road to Digital Health | Omnipemf
Is our widespread dependence on digital devices and social media affecting our mental health?
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Gray Hair Can Return to Its Original Color--and Stress Is Involved, of Course - Scientific American
Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
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Gut Bacteria Could Hold the Key to Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Australian researchers have isolated five strains of beneficial gut bacteria that may lead to the development of new ...
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Statins Increase Diabetes Risk by 38%
Evidence continues to grow that shows the devastating effects of statins on health and longevity. Before taking them, ...
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Vasectomy Myths and Facts
Where do your sperm go after a vasectomy? Is the procedure easy to reverse? Do you still need a condom? Take this WebMD quiz to see how much you know about the procedure.
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Tips on How to Use Your Inhaler to Get More Medicine Into Your Lungs for Better Asthma Control | Asthma and Allergy Foun
Taking your asthma medicine regularly is an important part of controlling your asthma. But do you know how you take your medicine is just as important? Why Is Correct Asthma Inhaler Use Important? Incorrect inhaler use can stop your asthma medicines from
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'Smart Inhalers' May Help Diagnose and Treat Asthma – If Used
Digital monitoring devices can help diagnose and treat hard-to-control asthma, potentially reducing the need for oral steroids or biologic therapies -- if patients use them.
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10 Percent of Patients Under Anesthesia ‘Conscious’: Study
An international study has found that about one in 10 patients, or 10 percent, of those who undergo ...
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Korean Red Ginseng: King of Adaptogens
Korean red ginseng is likely the most potent ginseng available, and a great way to prevent illness and energize the body.
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Fluoride Exposure Linked to Less Sleep, Lower IQ
The pineal gland is sometimes viewed as an atrophied photoreceptor but in many traditions its sight isn't limited by its place in the center of the brain.
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Forest Bathing Relieves Stress, Fights Cancer, Strengthens Immunity
“Forest bathing” has become a popular leisure activity, and is also a field of study for medical doctors. ...
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Health Benefits and Uses of Petroleum Jelly
Petroleum jelly hit the market almost 150 years ago. It’s still a favorite of dermatologists. It can help you in ways you may not know about.
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Unsafe Levels of Uranium Present in American Public Drinking Water: University Study
High concentrations of uranium were discovered in U.S. community water systems (CWS) according to a study conducted by researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.
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Microplastics Found in Lung Tissue of Living Humans for First Time: Study
Researchers have discovered microplastics deep in the lungs of living humans for the first time. Scientists at Hull York ...
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Stuffy Nose: Five Ways to Feel Better, Fast
Have a cold or flu? WebMD’s simple, cheap, and easy tricks will help you feel less stuffy, fast.
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Stuffy Nose: Five Ways to Feel Better, Fast
Have a cold or flu? WebMD’s simple, cheap, and easy tricks will help you feel less stuffy, fast.
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Clinical study validates that Apollo improves cognitive performance an – Apollo Neuro
Study participants saw improved performance, focus, calm, and heart rate variability (HRV) using Apollo Neuro.
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Okra: Health Benefits, Nutrients per Serving, Preparation Information, and More
Find out what nutrients are in okra and learn how it can help everything from heart health to blood sugar management.
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Honey Plus Coffee Beats Steroid For Treating Cough
One of modern medicine's most celebrated 'miracle drugs' are steroids, but a double-blind, randomized clinical trial found that ...
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Pervasive Microplastics Are Damaging Your Cells
Since being developed, plastic has become a part of nearly every facet of daily life. Our food packaging ...
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Heart disease can be prevented if you go to sleep at this exact time | Fox News
Going to sleep at a certain time is associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease, according to researchers.
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Fruits That Have the Most Protein
Yes, fruit has protein. Certain fruits can be a sweet way to add protein to your diet.
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Broken Heart Syndrome: On the Rise, Especially in Women 50-74
New research suggests that broken heart syndrome, while still not common, is not as rare as once thought. And it's on the rise, especially among middle-age and older women.
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Once practically empty, ERs struggle with a surge of pent-up sickness : Shots - Health News : NPR
Patients who couldn't see a doctor earlier in the pandemic or were too afraid to go to a hospital have finally become too sick to stay away. Many ERs now struggle to cope with an onslaught of need.
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Health Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide
You probably keep a brown bottle of hydrogen peroxide on hand for cuts and scrapes. Learn about its other uses for you and your home.
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What Happens When You Stop Eating Meat
Learn what can happen to your body, wallet, and the environment when you switch to a meatless diet.
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Pictures of Swollen Feet and Ankles
Swollen feet can be concerning and even painful. Find out more from this WebMD slideshow about things that can make your feet swell and what you can do about it.
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Chicken: Nuggets of Truth
Americans eat more chicken than any other meat, but is it as healthy as we think? Separate the myths from the facts about your favorite fowl.
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Myths and Facts About Shingles
There are some common misconceptions about this viral illness and the uncomfortable rash it can cause. Here’s a guide through the myths and facts of shingles.
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Wheezing: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Remedies
Wheezing, a whistling sound when you breathe, can result from a number of different health problems. It’s most commonly linked to asthma and bronchitis. Learn more about the common causes of wheezing and how to treat it.
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Nebulizers: Definition, Types, Uses, and Cleaning
A nebulizer changes medication from a liquid to a mist so you can inhale it into your lungs. Learn more about the types of nebulizers, why they’re used, how to use one, how to clean it, and the difference between a nebulizer and an inhaler.
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10 Ways You’re Drinking Water Wrong
Your body is mostly made of water and needs it to work the right way. Avoid these myths and pitfalls.
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Trump's Medical Pricing Transparency Policies Vindicated in Stunning New York Times Report – RedState
Some big hospitals are still refusing to relinquish pricing records
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Ways to Get Past a Traumatic Experience
A traumatic experience can leave you with plenty of things to deal with. Here’s how you can navigate it all.
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What’s Living on Your Dirty Sheets
Your dirty sheets are literally crawling with critters and germs. Here’s how and how often to wash your linens to keep your bedroom healthy.
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Asthma Facts : Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, & More
This WebMD slideshow takes a look at asthma symptoms and treatment options, as well as the most common causes of asthma and what can trigger an asthma attack.
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Teen Girls Suffer Unnecessary Pelvic Exams
Doctors acting on outdated medical protocols are giving young women unnecessary pelvic exams, a problem that has persisted despite less invasive options.
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Bug Bites Pictures: Identifying Bugs and Bug Bites
Learn to identify ticks, poisonous spiders, fleas, chiggers, and other bugs in this WebMD slideshow. See what their bites and stings look like -- and how to find relief.
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15 Surprising Things That Raise Your Blood Pressure
Salt, worry, and anger aren't the only things that can raise your blood pressure. Risk factors like loneliness and birth control may also affect blood pressure. Browse the WebMD slideshow to see what else can bump your numbers up.
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Melatonin Supplements: Effects, Usage, Safety
Find out how much you know about this supplement and how to use it safely.
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What You Can Do to Prevent Cancer and Why It Works
Find out why there are lots of things in your control, like diet, exercise, and vaccinations, that can cut your chances of getting cancer.
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How to Cool Down When You’re Always Hot
Can’t chill out -- literally? Try these tips to cool off so you’re more comfortable.
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Surprising Causes of Lung Damage
Carpets, fireworks, and hot tubs are some of the unexpected things that can hurt your lungs. Find out what you can do to prevent problems from these and other culprits.
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Raw Food: How It Can Be Dangerous
Some raw or undercooked foods have bacteria and parasites lurking. Here are some that can make you sick.
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Screens at Bedtime Rob Young Teens of Sleep
Using devices creates this vicious cycle where engaging in bedtime media use can result in poor quality sleep, which over time fuels more bedtime media use.
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Shingles Pictures: What the Shingles Rash Looks Like
Caused by the same virus behind chickenpox, shingles is a painful nerve root infection resulting in a skin rash. What does the shingles rash looks like? Who’s at risk? And who needs the shingles vaccine? Get your questions answered in this WebMD slidesh
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The Absolute Worst Foods for Digestion
WebMD explains which foods can trigger diarrhea and other digestive problems.
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How Are Blood Pressure and Asthma Related?
If you have asthma, you may also have issues with your blood pressure. Find out how these two conditions -- and the medications for them -- can affect each other.
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What infections aren’t contagious?
Many infections are contagious. But some you won’t get from another person. You might pick them up from touching surfaces or by eating things that have bacteria or viruses in them.
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Are There Health Hazards in Your Medicine Cabinet?
They may seem like the cure for all that ails you, but those bottles in your medicine cabinet also can be the cause of what ails you. Find out more from WebMD about the health risks that might lurk in your medicine cabinet.
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Cold Sores: Pictures of What They Look Like
Besides being itchy and painful, cold sores make you feel self-conscious. This WebMD slideshow illustrates how to prevent and treat cold sores caused by the herpes virus.
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Your Immune System: Things That Can Weaken It
A strong immune system is your best protection against infections and illnesses. Find out what can weaken that defense.
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Common Showering and Bathing Mistakes: What Not to Do
How clean is your showerhead? Is the water the right temperature? Find out about little fixes that can make a big difference to your next shower or bath.
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Should we consider the microbiome to be another organ?
In this article, we hear from two researchers whose work focuses on obesity and metabolism. They discuss the microbiome, probiotics, marketing hype, and the future.
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Transgender Regret Is So Prevalent That Even the Mainstream Media Is Recognizing It Now – RedState
The dangers of transgenderism are becoming hard to ignore.
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11 Strange Heart Disease Causes and Risk Factors
You probably know the usual heart disease causes: too many pounds, lack of exercise, eating too much fat and salt. But much stranger things can also increase the risk of heart disease.
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How to Breathe Better at Home
Allergens, dust, and chemicals in your home can make you more sneezy and wheezy. Find out from this WebMD slideshow what you can do to breathe easier.
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Pictures of Medications Seniors Should Use With Caution
Just as your health needs change as you age, so do your reactions to certain medications. Find out what drugs to watch out for in your senior years.
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Mistakes That Can Raise Your Cholesterol
High cholesterol can be trouble. Find out from WebMD's slideshow if you’re doing things that can make it harder to keep your numbers in check.
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Why Do I Have Blood in My Stool?
Do you have blood in your stool? Find out about possible causes and what steps you should take.
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Exercises to Help Knee Pain in Pictures
Getting over a knee injury? WebMD shows you moves that can help make you stronger, so you're less likely to get re-injured.
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The Truth About Low Testosterone and Aging in Men
Take this WebMD quiz and see how much you know about aging and low testosterone in men. What do you know about low T and how it can affect you as you get older?
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Rethinking the War on Salt
In ancient Rome, the average person consumed about three times the salt we do today.
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Microscopic Fungi Living Inside Us May Affect Weight Gain: Study
Mice with certain fungi living in their gut gained more weight on processed food than mice whose gut microbiomes hosted different communities of fungi, a study found.
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Tests to Assess Your Risk for Heart Disease
You’ve recently been diagnosed with a heart condition or have a family history of heart disease. Perhaps you’re ...
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What Your Fingernails Say About Your Health: Ridges, Spots, Lines, Bumps, and More
Subtle changes in the color or texture of your nails may be a sign of disease elsewhere in the body. WebMD shows you what secrets might be hiding at your fingertips.
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Pictures: Benefits of Strength Training
Strength training isn’t just for bodybuilders anymore. It can do any body good.
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Addressing the obesity epidemic: 4 things physicians can do | American Medical Association
People with obesity often skip seeking medical attention because they fear being stigmatized. Learn how physicians can help change the obesity narrative.
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Asthma Types: Exercise-Induced, Cough-Variant, Occupationa, Nighttime, and Morel
Learn more from WebMD about different types of asthma and the symptoms they trigger.
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14 Ways to Relieve Back Pain
Don't suffer with lower back pain. WebMD shows you ways to get back pain relief, including back pain medication, lifestyle changes, and back pain surgery.
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What Can I Take for Inflammation?
Arthritis, intense exercise, and sugary or fatty foods are some of the things that can lead to inflammation. Here’s what you can take or add to your diet to help fight it.
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Pictures: Surprising Reasons Your Back Hurts
Do you know what's causing your sore back? Learn about some less obvious reasons for back pain -- from insomnia to your fashion choices -- and what you can do to feel better.
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'What's the Best Time of Day to Take Vitamins?'
Knowing what time of day to take your vitamin and mineral supplements can help you maximize their effectiveness and avoid dangerous interactions.
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What You Should Know About HRT
Hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) can help some women with the hot flashes and sleep issues that menopause can bring. But it’s not right for everyone. Find out why from WedMD's slideshow.
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Pictures of Reasons You Have Chills Other Than Fever
Chills and fever often come as a combo, but sometimes chills happen with a normal temperature. Find out what could be behind these types of shivers.
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Skin Care: What You Should Never Put on Your Face
People put lots of unusual stuff on their faces in pursuit of beautiful skin. Here are some popular items that simply don’t work or may even do harm.
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Cold and Flu Conditions in Your Area
Are colds and flus in your neighborhood? Prepare yourself, know the symptoms, and feel better.
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Bones Things That Weaken Your Bones
Your bones need to be strong and healthy. But some things aren’t so good for them. WebMD shows you if your bone health is at risk.
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What Your Fingernails Say About Your Health: Ridges, Spots, Lines, Bumps, and More
Subtle changes in the color or texture of your nails may be a sign of disease elsewhere in the body. WebMD shows you what secrets might be hiding at your fingertips.
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Ways to Warm Up if You’re Always Cold
Always shivering when others aren’t? Here are some tips for warming up if you’re a “cold-natured” person.
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After a Blood Clot: What to Do
If you’ve had a blood clot, like a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE), you might need to make a few changes afterward to prevent another one. Here are some tips from WebMD you can use do to stay healthy.
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Why Are My Eyelids Drooping?
Ptosis is when one or both of your eyelids sag. It can happen for lots of reasons. Here’s what you need to know.
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Do You Have Insomnia?
There used to be an old wives' tale that suggested older people needed a lot less sleep than ...
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Do You Have Insomnia?
There used to be an old wives' tale that suggested older people needed a lot less sleep than ...
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Allergy Relief: Which is Best: Antihistamines or Decongestants?
WebMD's guide to using decongestants and antihistamines for allergy relief.
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Study: Aspirin May Not Save Lives
Top news headlines, videos and comments from Newsmax.com covering politics, the White House, Congress, Hollywood. U.S. news you can trust on health, personal finance, faith, freedom issues and more.
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A Healthy Microbiome Builds a Strong Immune System
You may not know it, but you have an army of microbes living inside of you that you depend on to fight off threats, including the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Psychologist Explains the Unhealthy Incentives Behind ‘Cancel Culture’
The destruction wrought by mob-driven cancel culture comes with even greater costs than individual lives turned upside down and dreams destroyed.
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Green Tea, Coffee May Help You Avoid a 2nd Heart Attack
Research adds to evidence that plant compounds called flavonoids are good for cardiovascular health.
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Nightmares: Common Causes
Everyone has nightmares from time to time. But could your habits make you more likely to have them?
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Pictures of Poisonous Products in Your Home and How to Stay Safe
Do you know which products in your house are poisonous? Here are a few common hazards you likely have in your home.
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15 Conditions That Are Hard to Diagnose
You might go to the doctor expecting a quick answer about what ails you, but it’s not always that easy. Find out more about conditions that are hard to diagnose from WebMD.
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How Your Sleep Position Affects Your Health
Your sleep position can make you more likely to snore, have back pain, or get a good night’s rest. Find out what effects your sleep position may have on your health.
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A Visual Guide to Prostate Cancer
WebMD's slideshow covers prostate cancer: who's at risk, symptoms, tests, staging, treatments, survival, and foods that may help lower your risk for prostate cancer.
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Cancer Statistics, 2021 - Siegel - 2021 - CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians - Wiley Online Library
CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians publishes information about the prevention, early detection, and treatment of cancer, as well as nutrition, palliative care, survivorship, and additional topics of interest related to cancer care.
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Cheap and Healthy Sources of Protein
You don't have to spend a bundle to stock up on protein-rich foods. Learn more about inexpensive and healthy ways to get your protein.
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Why Do I Bruise Easily? Reasons It May Happen
Everyone gets a bruise occasionally. But if it happens often, there are many reasons why that could happen.
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Ways to Warm Up if You’re Always Cold
Always shivering when others aren’t? Here are some tips for warming up if you’re a “cold-natured” person.
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What Does Vitamin D Do?
Learn more about what vitamin D does and how much you need.
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Low Testosterone and Your Health
Low testosterone is associated with other medical conditions, such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, depression, and erectile dysfunction. Find out more from WebMD about the link and the questions that remain.
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Cancer Symptoms: Skin Spots, Weight Loss, Fatigue, and More
From lumps and redness to weight loss and fatigue, WebMD shows you possible cancer symptoms, what these signs might mean, and when it could be time to call your doctor.
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Appeals Court Upholds Trump Rule Requiring Hospitals to Show Prices Upfront
The D.C. Circuit Court on Tuesday upheld a Trump administration rule that requires hospitals to disclose the prices they negotiate with health insurers.
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Safe Food Handling: When to Toss Food Out
It’s hard to know exactly how long it’s safe to keep different foods. Find out from WebMD's slideshow when it’s best to just throw out spoiled meat, bad produce, and more.
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What to Know Before You Take Herbal Supplements
Not all herbs and supplements are safe, especially if you have certain medical conditions or take some drugs. Find out which ones you may need to skip with the help of this WebMD slideshow.
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Reasons You’re Short of Breath
Have you ever found yourself gasping for air after just a short flight of stairs? You may just need to do a bit more exercise, or it could be something more serious.
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Cancer-Fighting Foods : Resveratrol, Green Tea, and More
WebMD shows you the foods and eating strategies that may help reduce your risk of developing cancer.
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What You Should Know About HRT
Hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) can help some women with the hot flashes and sleep issues that menopause can bring. But it’s not right for everyone. Find out why from WedMD's slideshow.
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Drinking Most Harmful at 3 Points in Life Span - WebMD
During those three periods -- from conception to birth, from ages 15 to 19, and after age 65 -- people undergo
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Skin Cancer Photos: What Skin Cancer & Precancerous Lesions Look Like
Like many cancers, skin cancers -- including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma -- start as precancerous lesions. This WebMD slideshow tells you how to spot the early warning signs of skin cancer and seek treatment.
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Is My Penis Normal? Answers About Sex, Size, Erections, Masturbation, Shrinkage
Test your knowledge about your penis. Questions about penis size, erections, sex, masturbation and penis shrinkage answers by WebMD
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Going Low Carb? Here's How to Do Dinner.
If you’re watching your carbs, try these easy swaps for a nutrition-packed meal with the foods you love.
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NIH Updates Asthma Treatment Guidelines for First Time in 13 Years
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Visual Guide To Medical Marijuana: What You Should Know
See the types of medical marijuana and find out what conditions it can treat in this WebMD slideshow.
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Skin Care: What You Should Never Put on Your Face
People put lots of unusual stuff on their faces in pursuit of beautiful skin. Here are some popular items that simply don’t work or may even do harm.
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Pictures of the Best and Worst Foods for Gut Health
Your gut is full of billions of bacteria that have a profound effect on your health. Find out which foods are good for your gut and which ones aren’t.
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Top Eczema Triggers : What to Avoid
Skin red and itchy? WebMD shows you what could be causing your eczema flares. Maybe it's your showers, diet, or even your clothes!
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Burn treatments and causes
How do you know whether a burn needs medical care? Learn about the types of burns, their causes, and when you should get help.
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How Exercise Affects Your Brain
You probably know exercise is good for your health, strength, and endurance, but did you know it’s good for your brain, too? Find out how.
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GI Troubles: What They Mean
GI problems can be tough to figure out. Here’s a look at some of the biggest myths and facts about common digestive issues like IBS, celiac disease, and hemorrhoids.
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12 Conditions That Cause Watery Eyes
Always tearing up? Everyday things can make your eyes water, but so can some medical conditions. Use WebMD's slideshow to get a better understanding how your eyes work.
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Health Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide
You probably keep a brown bottle of hydrogen peroxide on hand for cuts and scrapes. Learn about its other uses for you and your home.
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What's to Blame for Our Sleep Problems?
What's to Blame for Our Sleep Problems?
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How Your Habits Wreck Your Hair
Got split ends, thinning hair, or frizzy flyaways? See if one of these hair habits may be the cause.
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How Aging Affects Your Sleep in Pictures
Lots of people find it harder to sleep as they get older. Find out why getting your ZZZs may be more difficult and what you can do about it.
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Fasting: What You Should Know
Fasting: It’s simple and trending, though it’s been around for thousands of years. Find out with the help of WebMD;s slide show whether it might be a good option for you, and what the risks and benefits are.
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Health and Beauty Uses for Baking Soda
Baking soda is a kitchen staple. But it deserves a spot in your medicine cabinet, too. Here are the ways baking soda can help you stay healthy and clean.
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How Aging Affects Your Sleep in Pictures
Lots of people find it harder to sleep as they get older. Find out why getting your ZZZs may be more difficult and what you can do about it.
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Antibiotic Exposure in Children Under Age 2 Associated with Chronic Conditions - Be part of the knowledge - ReachMD
ScienceDaily.com Children under age 2 who take antibiotics are at greater risk for childhood-onset asthma, respiratory allergies, eczema, celiac disease, obesity, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to a paper written jointly by Mayo C
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Is It a Cold, the Flu, Allergies, or COVID-19?
Respiratory illnesses can share so many of the same symptoms -- a fever, chills, coughing, tiredness, a sore throat, body aches, a headache, and a stuffed nose -- so it's not easy to tell the difference.
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How Your Habits Wreck Your Hair
Got split ends, thinning hair, or frizzy flyaways? See if one of these hair habits may be the cause.
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Pictures of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a serious condition that can lead to painful bone fractures. Find out from WebMD who gets osteoporosis, how to tell if you have it, how to prevent it, and effective treatment options.
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Pictures: Devices that Emit Blue Light
Is blue light from your phone or computer hurting your health? Learn more about what devices give off blue light, and how you can protect yourself and your kids.
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Do I Have The Flu? Flu Symptoms, Treatments, and Prevention.
Asking if you have the flu? This WebMD slideshow helps you understand the flu virus, its symptoms, types of influenza, and flu treatments.
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Medication Mistakes: How They Happen, and How to Avoid Them
Medication mess-ups can happen to anyone, especially if you’re taking several drugs at the same time. Here’s how to stay safe.
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Pictures of Common Adult Skin-Problems: Identify Rashes, Eczema and More
Is your skin itching, breaking out, covered in a rash, or playing host to spots of some sort? It may be the result of infection, a chronic skin condition, or contact with an allergen or irritant. This WebMD slideshow shows you how to spot skin problems co
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Steroid Inhalers/Pills for Asthma Linked to Heightened Risk of Brittle Bones & Fractures - Be part of the knowledge
ScienceDaily.com Taking steroid inhalers or tablets to treat asthma or control flare-ups is linked to a heightened risk of brittle bones (osteoporosis) and increased vulnerability to broken bones (fragility fractures), finds research published online in t
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Pictures of Chronic Hive Triggers
Do you have hives that just won't go away? Find out what might be the cause of your red, itchy reaction.
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Osteoporosis-Related Fractures: Causes and Prevention
Osteoporosis can cause bone fractures that can lead to a loss of independence. WebMD explains the severe health problems associated with this condition.
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Slideshow: Health Effects of Air Pollution
Indoor and outdoor air pollution can cause a variety of problems, from asthma attacks to lung cancer to premature death. Learn more about how gases and particles in air pollution can affect your health.
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Common Showering and Bathing Mistakes: What Not to Do
How clean is your showerhead? Is the water the right temperature? Find out about little fixes that can make a big difference to your next shower or bath.
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12 Surprising Things That Hurt Your Heart
Do you know what raises your risk of heart disease? This WebD slideshow can show you 12 surprising -- and simple -- ways to protect your ticker.
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How Aging Changes Your Hearing
Many people have some hearing loss as they get older. Find out why it happens and what can help.
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What Your Eye Symptoms Could Mean
Will your eye condition clear up, or is it a warning sign of a critical eye health issue? Use WebMD's slideshow to learn about common eye symptoms, what they could mean, what you can do about them, and when to see your eye doctor.
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Why Does My Pee Look Like That?
Different colors can mean different things. Here’s what your pee can tell you about your health.
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Dry Eyes and What You Can Do About Them
Check out this WebMD slideshow for things that make your eyes irritated and uncomfortable, and find out how to treat and prevent them.
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What Happens to Your Health If You Stop Having Sex?
Sometimes you go through a period when you’re not having sex. Here’s what happens to your body when you take a break.
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Slideshow: Brain Supplements: What Works, What Doesn’t
You may have heard about vitamins or supplements that say they can help brain health. Is that for real? Find out what the research shows.
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Improve Your Immunity With Diet and Lifestyle Changes
When your immune system is strong, you have a better chance of fighting off colds and other infections. WebMD gives you tips to strengthen your immunity.
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Sneak Exercise Into Your Day
Having trouble carving out time to exercise? WebMD shows you 15 ways you can work it into your day.
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Visual Guide To Neck Pain
When your neck hurts, you know it. But what brought on that pain? Find out more about the causes and their treatments.
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Digestive System: All About Your Stomach, Gallbladder, and More
Do you know how your digestive system works? Test your knowledge with WebMD.
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Pictures of Surprising Uses for Tea Bags
Tea bags can do a lot more than help make a refreshing drink. You'll be amazed at all they can do.
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Why You Snore and How to Stop
Maybe you snore, and it keeps your partner up. Or maybe it’s so loud it even wakes you up. But it can be more than a nuisance -- it can be bad for your health, too. Learn more from WebMD's slideshow.
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Top Foods That Cause Food Poisoning
Every year, 1 in 6 people in the U.S. get a foodborne illness. Find out which foods sicken the most number of Americans, and how.
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Slideshow: Fasting Facts and Myths
Find out what’s fact and what’s fiction about fasting.
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Stress Of The Pandemic Can Cause Health Issues. Here's How To Cope : Shots - Health News : NPR
Reports are on the rise of symptoms such as headaches, stomach problems and flare-ups of autoimmune disorders. Here's why chronic stress can make our bodies hurt, and what to do about it.
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High Blood Pressure: Lifestyle Changes to Lower Yours
If you have high blood pressure, there’s plenty you can do every day to control it. Making changes to how you eat, exercise, and other day-to-day habits can help keep it in check.
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Tips to Stay Smart, Sharp, and Focused
WebMD shows you how to keep your brain active at every age with these memory tips. Find out how to focus and keep your brain sharp.
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Intestines Quiz: Track Your Knowledge of the Digestive Tract
How well do you know your intestines? Small and large, see if you’ve got the inside track on your digestive tract when you take this WebMD quiz.
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The Truth About Exercising and Aging
As we get older, it becomes easier to make excuses for not exercising. Do the excuses outweigh the benefits?
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Slideshow: Could I Be Low in Vitamin D?
Vitamin D is vital to good health. Find out ways to know that you don’t get enough.
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Quick Home Remedies for Puffy Face and Body
Under eye bags? Swollen ankles? Belly bloat? Here are some quick home remedies to tamp down swelling and puffiness.
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Pictures of Truths About Hand Sanitizer
Hand sanitizers are a convenient way to kill germs. But do they really work? Here’s what we found.
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Classical Music—Healing More Than Just the Soul
Music, as researchers have discovered, can affect our physiology, mental acuity, and mood.
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Slideshow: What Can I Take for Inflammation?
Arthritis, intense exercise, and sugary or fatty foods are some of the things that can lead to inflammation. Here’s what you can take or add to your diet to help fight it.
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Sudden Health Problems After 50
After you hit 50, those aches and pains can suddenly turn serious. Here are a few things to watch out for in middle age.
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Embarrassing Male Body Problems : Back Hair, Body Odor, and More
Belly fat, back hair, drenching sweat, a bright red nose -- these top WebMD's list of body problems that plague men. Pictures help explain the causes and solutions.
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Sweet Potatoes: Make These Healthy Spuds Your Buds
These orange beauties are a nutritional powerhouse. Discover in this WebMD slideshow all the reasons to love the humble sweet potato.
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What Your Fingernails Say About Your Health: Ridges, Spots, Lines, Bumps, and More
Subtle changes in the color or texture of your nails may be a sign of disease elsewhere in the body. WebMD shows you what secrets might be hiding at your fingertips.
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Unexpected Places You Can Get Skin Cancer
Your skin is one of the most common places to get cancer. Sometimes it appears in places you might not expect, like under your fingernails or on the palms of your hands. Find out more about uncommon spots for skin cancer.
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Are There Health Hazards in Your Medicine Cabinet?
They may seem like the cure for all that ails you, but those bottles in your medicine cabinet also can be the cause of what ails you. Find out more from WebMD about the health risks that might lurk in your medicine cabinet.
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Natural Sleep Aids & Supplements
Lots of people turn to these drug-free herbal remedies for a better night’s rest. Learn about some of the most popular natural sleep treatments and whether they work.
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Visual Guide to Non-Wheat Flours
Wheat isn’t the only source of flour. Rice, oats, rye, chickpeas, and many other foods can be made into flour. Find out more about different flours and how to use them.
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Vitamins You Need as You Age
Your body needs more of certain vitamins and minerals as you hit your 40s and beyond. Find out which ones will benefit you -- and which won’t.
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12 Tips to Improve Your Circulation
Blood needs to pump to every corner of your body to keep it running well. WebMD shows you how to rev up your circulation.
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12 Good Things That Can Go Bad
Check out these 12 healthy things that can take an unhealthy turn.
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Weight-Gain Shockers: Stress, Medications, and More
WebMD explains the possible causes of sudden weight gain, when there are no changes in diet or exercise. Learn about the effects of certain medications, some medical conditions, sleep issues, and more.
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Dietary Supplements: Separating Fact from Fiction
If you take supplements, you’ll want to know what the research shows about what works and what might not.
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Pictures of Health and Cleaning Uses of Common Household Items
Ketchup isn’t just for fries. It can clean silver, too. Learn how to get more bang for your buck out of common household items.
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Men's Hair Loss: Treatments and Solutions With Pictures
Receding hairlines, thinning, bald spots -- learn to prevent further hair loss and make the most of what you've got. WebMD shows you solutions from hair products to surgery.
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How Your Hands Change As You Age: Pictures of Aging Hands
It’s easy to depend on your hands. They do a lot for us. But a few things can happen to them as you get older. Find out what they are and what you can do to help your hands.
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How to Be Happier
Want to boost your mood? See these 15 pictures of pick-me-up ideas in WebMDs slideshow.
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Significant weight loss has same metabolic effects on diabetics from surgery or diet alone, study finds | Fox News
A recent study found that major weight loss — whether from surgery or diet — has the same metabolic benefits for diabetics.
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Honey outperforms antibiotics for cough, cold symptoms, study says | Fox News
Honey appears to be more effective in treating cough and cold symptoms than antibiotics, according to a new study.
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Top 10 Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Get the WebMD list of the top 10 vaccine-preventable diseases, including measles, whooping cough, flu, polio, pneumococcal disease, meningococcal disease, mumps, Hib, tetanus, and hepatitis B.
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8 First Aid Kit Items to Treat Scrapes, Cuts, Bug Bites
See which first aid items to pack in your purse or car. WebMD shows you the basics to treat minor scrapes, cuts, and stings when you're on the go.
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Foods That Help or Harm Your Sleep
Could a good night’s sleep come down to your diet? WebMD explains which foods hinder sleep and which foods promote restful slumber.
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Trump wants broader role for telehealth services in Medicare
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is taking steps to give telehealth a broader role under Medicare, with an executive order that serves as a call for Congress to make doctor visits via...
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Antiviral method against herpes paves the way for combatting incurable viral infections
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have discovered a new method to treat human herpes viruses. The new broad-spectrum method targets physical properties in the genome of the virus rather than viral proteins, which have previously been targeted. The
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Coffee: Good for You or Not? - WebMD
The news is good for coffee lovers: Caffeinated coffee does not appear to raise any disease risks, and is instead linked to lower odds of various diseases
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Respiratory virus shedding in exhaled breath and efficacy of face masks | Nature Medicine
We identified seasonal human coronaviruses, influenza viruses and rhinoviruses in exhaled breath and coughs of children and adults with acute respiratory illness. Surgical face masks significantly reduced detection of influenza virus RNA in respiratory dr
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First Aid Dos and Don’ts in Pictures
Are you making these first aid mistakes for common injuries? Find out if you are and what to do instead.
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Blood Thinners Tips for Taking Them Safely
This WebMD slideshow shows you what you can do to can stay safe and lower your risk of bleeding when you're taking blood thinners.
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Sobering Data on Risks of Short-Term Oral Corticosteroids | MedPage Today
Short steroid bursts linked to serious adverse events within a month
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Why Is My Stomach Bloated? 15 Causes of Abdominal Bloating
You know the feeling: Your pants feel a bit tight, your belly feels a little too full -- your face might even be a bit puffy. You’re bloated. Find out why it happens from WebMD and what you can do about it.
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Blood Type and Health
Does your blood type play a role in your risk for disease? Find out how it fares in the face of certain conditions.
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Behind the Intermittent Fasting Fad
In addition to promoting weight loss, so-called intermittent fasting may deliver a host of other surprising health benefits, from improved heart and brain health, to a lower risk of diabetes, and even a longer life, recent research shows.
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Things That Hurt Your Feet
From shoes to beauty routines to health problems, lots of things can cause foot trouble. Check out some easy ways you can keep your feet in good shape.
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What Your Breath May Say About Your Health
If your breath smells weird, it’s probably just something you ate, like garlic or onions. But sometimes it can be something more. Find out with this WebMD slideshow what your breath can tell you about your health.
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GI Troubles: What They Mean
GI problems can be tough to figure out. Here’s a look at some of the biggest myths and facts about common digestive issues like IBS, celiac disease, and hemorrhoids.
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Over 50? These Problems Can Sneak Up on You
As you get older, you may need to watch out for a few health problems that can come on slowly. Here are some things from WebMD that you can do to stave them off.
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What to Know Before You Take Herbal Supplements
Not all herbs and supplements are safe, especially if you have certain medical conditions or take some drugs. Find out which ones you may need to skip.
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How Different Conditions Affect Your Lungs
Find out how conditions such as asthma, allergies, pneumonia, the flu, cystic fibrosis, and lung cancer affect your lungs.
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How Your Gut Health Affects Your Whole Body
The bacteria found in your gut can be good for your whole body. Find out how.
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Reasons for Pain Behind (In Back Of) The Knee
Your knees have lots of parts, and you use them a lot, so there's plenty that could go wrong. WebMD explains common things that can cause knee pain.
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Health Concerns About Buying Used
You can get good deals on some things, but used is not always the way to go. Find out when secondhand is probably fine and when buying new is a better idea.
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High Blood Pressure: Lifestyle Changes to Lower Yours
If you have high blood pressure, there’s plenty you can do every day to control it. Making changes to how you eat, exercise, and other day-to-day habits can help keep it in check.
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How Little Doses of Sunlight Help the Body
While too much time in the sun can be bad for your skin and may lead to serious health problems, small doses can be good for you in several ways.
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Pictures of Things That Can Affect the Smell of Your Pee
Lots of things can change the way your pee smells. Find out what they are and what you can do about the odor.
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How to Breathe Better at Home
Allergens, dust, and chemicals in your home can make you more sneezy and wheezy. Find out from this WebMD slideshow what you can do to breathe easier.
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Dry Eyes and What You Can Do About Them
Check out this WebMD slideshow for things that make your eyes irritated and uncomfortable, and find out how to treat and prevent them.
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Health Benefits of Coffee and Tea
Most of us like the ritual -- not to mention the caffeine boost -- that comes with a cup of tea or coffee. WebMD explains how it can be good for your health, too.
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10 Top Health Questions Answered
Should you go gluten-free? Is drinking tap water safe? Which is worse for you: real sugar or high fructose corn syrup? Do vaccinations cause autism? Get answers to today’s biggest health questions from WebMD.
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LA County Public Health Director Isn't an M.D.; Why Do These Official Websites Say She Is?
LA County Public Health Director Isn’t an M.D.; Why Do These Official Websites Say She Is?
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Reasons You May Have Brain Fog
Feeling a little “foggy” in the head? Having trouble remembering things? You may have something called “brain fog.” Check out a few things in this WebMD slideshow that can cause it.
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In a Funk? Here’s How to Shake It Off
Tired? Unmotivated? Parked on the couch? Find out from WebMD's slideshow what you can do to get out of your rut.
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What Happens When You Don't Wash Your Hands
Washing your hands is critical to staying healthy and keeping from spreading germs to people around you. What happens when you forget? It's not good.
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Is There a Link Between Asthma Symptoms and Heartburn?
Learn why there's a connection between heartburn and asthma, and find out how you can take care of both problems.
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Pictures of GI Symptoms
Could your stomach symptoms be a sign of something serious? These pains and pangs are worth a second look.
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Tips to Save Money on Prescription Drugs
Some people split their pills in half to save money on prescription drugs. If you do, be sure to do it safely. WebMD shows you how.
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Health Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide
You probably keep a brown bottle of hydrogen peroxide on hand for cuts and scrapes. Learn about its other uses for you and your home.
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Health Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide
You probably keep a brown bottle of hydrogen peroxide on hand for cuts and scrapes. Learn about its other uses for you and your home.
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Grains & The Paleo Diet: The Do's/Don't And Everything In Between | Pete's Paleo
Transitioning to a Paleo way of eating can be challenging at first due to the elimination of grains. Grain-based products are a staple in the Western diet and the thought of avoiding pasta, bread and rice seems impractical and unsustainable long term. Yet
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Covid-19: Stinging Nettle Lectin – People, Nature, and Data
“Out of this nettle – danger – we pluck this flower – safety.” — William Shakespeare When I think of nettles, I remember an observation one of my student classmates at…
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FDA Approved Drugs Show Promise Against COVID-19
However, experts stressed that this research is still in its early stages, so people shouldn't try any of the drugs now to prevent or treat COVID-19.
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Coronavirus and High Blood Pressure: How COVID-19 Affects High Blood Pressure
People with high blood pressure may get sicker if infected with coronavirus. How does it affect those with high blood pressure and how can you protect yourself? FInd out here.
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World Health Organization director praises Trump's leadership in response to coronavirus pandemic | Fox News
The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday praised President Trump for his leadership in handling the novel coronavirus outbreak and said the president is "taking responsibility" for leading the United States' response to the global
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South Korea adopts 'no-tolerance' coronavirus quarantine policy, violators risk deportation, jail | Fox News
South Korea is warning it will crack down on those who disobey coronavirus quarantines.
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Dr. Deborah Birx: Coronavirus data not matching extreme predictions | Fox News
The White House response coordinator for the coronavirus task force said Thursday that extreme predictions about the pandemic don't line up with the incoming data, while also pushing back against unfounded rumors that could alarm the public.
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Bad Bugs: Identify Insects and Bug Bites
What do bug bites look like? How do you treat bug bites? Why do bug bites burn? See spider bite pictures and learn how to identify bug bites from mosquitoes, bees, bed bugs, wasps, and more. See what their bites & stings look like and how to treat bug
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Strong Humming for One Hour Daily to Terminate Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Four Days: A Case Report and Hypothesis for Act
Rhinosinusitis is an inflammation or infection of the nose and air pockets (sinuses) above, below and between the eyes which connect with the back of the nose through tiny openings (ostia). Rhinosinusitis can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi (molds)
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Editorial: Giving the Right Name to the Virus Causing a Worldwide Pandemic
There has been controversy recently about what to call the virus that has unleashed a worldwide pandemic. The ...
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Younger Adults Make Up Big Portion of Coronavirus Hospitalizations in U.S. - The New York Times
New C.D.C. data shows that nearly 40 percent of patients sick enough to be hospitalized were age 20 to 54. But the risk of dying was significantly higher in older people.
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The Power of Hand-Washing to Prevent Coronavirus
Yes, soap does kill coronaviruses, but studies reveal that the majority of people are handwashing incorrectly. It's more important we do it right to help prevent coronavirus spread. Here's how.
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Chinese government knew about coronavirus one month earlier than it claimed: report | Fox News
A new report out of Beijing suggests the first confirmed case of the coronavirus can be traced back to mid-November, more than a month earlier than the Chinese government has claimed.
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How To Prepare for The Coronavirus: Dos and Don’ts
Should you prepare for the Coronavirus? Public health officials have been urging people to prepare -- not panic -- for COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself right now.
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The Truth About Testosterone Quiz: Low Testosterone and Aging in Men
Take this WebMD quiz and see how much you know about aging and low testosterone in men. What do you know about low T and how it can affect you as you get older?
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Boomers Have a Drug Problem, but Not the Kind You Might Think
Boomers on multiple prescriptions need to take a proactive responsibility for the drugs they are on and the care they receive.
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What does it mean to self-quarantine? | Fox News
As the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the Globe, people in the U.S. have been asked to self-quarantine to slow the spread of the virus.
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What Happens When You Don't Wash Your Hands
Washing your hands is critical to staying healthy and keeping from spreading germs to people around you. What happens when you forget? It's not good.
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China Gave Imperfect Data on Coronavirus Epidemic: Pompeo
China has delivered imperfect data on the new coronavirus, which emerged in the country in late 2019 before ...
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Fix Everyday Pains With Just One Move
A quick stretch, yoga pose, or on-the-spot exercise can help fix sudden aches from head to toe. Learn how to quash pain with just one move.
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Fix Everyday Pains With Just One Move
A quick stretch, yoga pose, or on-the-spot exercise can help fix sudden aches from head to toe. Learn how to quash pain with just one move.
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19 Habits That Wreck Your Teeth
Don't let bad dental habits steal a beautiful smile. WebMD's slideshow exposes top teeth-wrecking culprits, as well as tips to protect your teeth and gums.
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The US government is testing the keto diet to treat veterans' diabetes. Critics say it could have long term health risks
Virta Health is partnering with the VA to offer a low-carb keto diabetes treatment for veterans but critics argue the high-fat diet has health risks.
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BIRTH OF A VIRUS … – Regie's Blog
As I watched my neighbor put her dog’s poop in a single-use plastic baggy, I thought about split pants in China. When my wife and I got off the plane, 18 years ago, to adopt our first daughter, we were taken aback by the split pants. Split pants are (or
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Pictures of Chronic Hive Triggers
Do you have hives that just won't go away? Find out what might be the cause of your red, itchy reaction.
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Collagen and Your Body: What to Know
Collagen is a protein your body makes naturally that's needed for joint health and skin health. Collagen supplements may reduce wrinkles and make skin look younger, but the science for this is still changing. Find out what you should know about collagen a
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Slideshow: Health Benefits and Uses of Petroleum Jelly
Petroleum jelly hit the market almost 150 years ago. It’s still a favorite of dermatologists. It can help you in ways you may not know about.
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Should you drink alkaline water? | Fox News
Should you make alkaline water a regular part of your diet?
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17 Things That Can Go Wrong With Your Feet as You Age
What can go wrong with your feet as you age? Surprisingly, much. Here’s what you can expect, and what to do about it.
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What Walk, Stride, Gait and Posture Say About Health
Some strides do more than just get you from point A to point B. Your gait, posture, and pace may also be broadcasting clues about your health and personality. Learn more from WebMD's slideshow.
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Healthy Fat' Foods for Your Diet
From fish to avocados, nuts to beans, WebMD shows you what tasty foods have healthy fats. See the benefits of adding omega 3s and other good fats to your diet.
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Visual Guide to Autoimmune Disorders
WebMD explains disorders that happen when your immune system, which is supposed to protect you, mistakenly attacks healthy parts of your body and what kind of treatments may be used.
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Health Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide
You probably keep a brown bottle of hydrogen peroxide on hand for cuts and scrapes. Learn about its other uses for you and your home.
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Using human genetics to understand the disease impacts of testosterone in men and women | Nature Medicine
Testosterone supplementation is commonly used for its effects on sexual function, bone health and body composition, yet its effects on disease outcomes are unknown. To better understand this, we identified genetic determinants of testosterone levels and r
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Raw Food: How It Can Be Dangerous
Some raw or undercooked foods have bacteria and parasites lurking. Here are some that can make you sick.
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Slideshow: Is It Heartburn or Something Else?
Do you get a burning in your throat or chest after you eat? It could be heartburn -- or over a dozen other conditions.
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6 All-natural Ways to Get Whiter Teeth
Having great teeth is very important in our culture today. Do you have yellow or discolored teeth? The ...
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15 Foods That Fight Inflammation
Anti-inflammatory foods can regulate the immune system and impact the way inflammation affects our bodies and our lives.
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Surprising Causes of Chest Pain
Chest pain doesn’t always mean you’re having a heart attack. Find out from WebMD about other health problems that could be to blame.
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Can the New Coronavirus Be Stopped?
Some experts believe the number of coronavirus cases worldwide is much higher than official estimates, while others warn it will get worse before it gets better.
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Fight the Aging Process: Wrinkles, Weight Gain, Libido, and More
You can’t slow down the clock, but you can make some changes to fight little aches and pains, wrinkles, memory glitches, and other parts of the aging process.
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Men’s Health Quiz: Sexual Health, Prostate Cancer, Hair Loss, and More
Think you know the difference between myth and reality when it comes to men’s health issues? Take this WebMD quiz and find out.
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How Nighttime Habits Affect Daytime Health
What you do in the evening can affect how you feel the next day. Find out how -- and what you can do about it.
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Could a Kid's Microbiome Alter Their Behavior? - WebMD
The study also noted that parents may play a key role in development of the particular bacteria in their child's gut (collectively known as the microbiome).
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Men’s Sex Fears Quiz: Penis Size, Premature Ejaculation, and More
Are you concerned about bedroom “problems” when you don’t really need to be? Take this WebMD quiz to throw back the covers and expose the truth.
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Common Household Hazards
Learn how things you have around the house -- from batteries to large TV sets -- can cause injuries to you and your kids. Find out what you need to do keep your family safe.
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Exercises to Help Brittle Bones and Boost Bone Health
When it comes to exercise, there’s a lot you can do to improve your bone health, even if you have osteoporosis. This WebMD slideshow gives you some tips.
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Things Your Pee Can Tell You About Your Health
Your pee -- you see it every day, and you might not think twice about it. Find out from WebMD what it can tell you about your health.
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Most Common Infectious Diseases in the U.S. in Pictures
In 2016, infectious diseases sent Americans to the doctor more than 15 million times. That’s a lot of trouble for organisms you can’t see but can catch through something as simple as a sneeze. According to the CDC, these are some of the most common in
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Study: Young Women Getting Pelvic Exams They Don’t Need
The authors estimate that nearly one-quarter of young women aged 15-20 have received a pelvic exam in the last year. That’s 2.6 million girls. More than half of the exams -- 1.4 million -- may not have been needed.
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Vaccination Rates Rise In California After Personal Belief Exemptions Curbed
It has been no secret that the anti-vaxxer movement found a stronghold in the US in recent years with deadly repercussions. California is working to buck the trend.
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Sleep Apnea Treatment Options
Sleep apnea is a serious disorder. There are ways to treat it. Learn what you need to know.
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Working Out When You're Over 50
As you get older, you'll have new things to consider about exercise. WebMD shows you what you need, why it helps, and activities well-suited for your workouts.
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10 Foods That Fight Pain
What you eat could make you feel better. Discover with the help of this WebMD slideshow foods, nutrients, and spices that can help lessen inflammation and ease your aches.
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Diet Tips to Prevent Breast Cancer and Keep It From Coming Back
No single food or diet plan prevents breast cancer, but what you eat plays a role in how likely you are to get the disease or whether or not it comes back once you’ve had it.
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Mystery Chinese virus: How worried should we be? - BBC News
More than 50 people have been infected with a newly discovered virus.
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Improve Your Gut Health to Reduce Your Depression
Depression has many causes, and one of the more significant causes can be a hormone imbalance caused by problems in our diet.
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14 Ways to Quiet Your Mind Explained
Do you find it hard to shut down the chatter, clear your head, or find a sense of calm? These techniques could help. And they may have other benefits, too.
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Opioid deaths 85% higher in towns where auto factories shut down, study shows | Fox Business
White men have been most affected.
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Drug Prices Climb by 5.8% on Average, Less Than Last Year - WSJ
Pharmaceutical companies started 2020 by raising the prices of hundreds of drugs, according to a new analysis, though the average increase of 5.8% was lower than a year earlier amid growing scrutiny from patients, lawmakers and health plans.
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Improve Your Immunity With Diet and Lifestyle Changes
When your immune system is strong, you have a better chance of fighting off colds and other infections. WebMD gives you tips to strengthen your immunity.
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Why Is My Stomach Bloated? 15 Causes of Abdominal Bloating
You know the feeling: Your pants feel a bit tight, your belly feels a little too full -- your face might even be a bit puffy. You’re bloated. Find out why it happens from WebMD and what you can do about it.
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Signs You Don't Drink Enough Water
Your body is made up mostly of water. Find out what your body does when you don’t have enough and how to tell if you’re dehydrated.
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Collagen: ‘Fountain of Youth’ or Edible Hoax?
U.S. consumers are expected to spend $293 million on collagen products. But as it's gotten more popular, there have been questions about how well it works and concerns about its safety.
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Quiz: 11 Myths About Skin Care for Men - Razor Bumps, Zits, Dryness
Razor bumps, breakouts, and scaly elbows: Take this WebMD quiz to get the truth about men’s skin care in 11 questions.
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When to Toss Common Household Items
Are your housewares showing wear? Find out when you should replace everyday items to keep your home safe and healthy.
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When to Toss Common Household Items
Are your housewares showing wear? Find out when you should replace everyday items to keep your home safe and healthy.
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When to Toss Common Household Items
Are your housewares showing wear? Find out when you should replace everyday items to keep your home safe and healthy.
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Sugars and Sweeteners Quiz: Test Your Sugar Smarts
Test your sugar IQ with this WebMD quiz about different types of sugar and sweeteners.
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Prescription drugs from Canada: Trump administration takes step forward on prescription drug import proposal - CBS News
Health officials unveiled a proposed rule that would be a first step in an effort to lower the cost of medicines for Americans.
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Bones Quiz: Do You Know the Myths and Facts About Your Bones?
Is soda bad for your bones? Where’s your funny bone? Find out in this WebMD quiz.
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Home Remedies to Ease Asthma Symptoms Naturally and Get Relief
Is there a natural cure for asthma? Not really, but there are some all-natural remedies and techniques you can try at home to help get relief from your asthma symptoms without medication.
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Life-Threatening Skin Rashes
It’s rare, but some skin rashes can be the sign of a dangerous condition that needs treatment right away. Get the facts.
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Treating Dry Skin in Winter
Winter can bring chapped lips, dry skin, and cracked heels -- even frostbite. Use this slideshow to identify top winter threats to your skin and what you can do about them.
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10 Foods That Fight Pain
What you eat could make you feel better. Discover with the help of this WebMD slideshow foods, nutrients, and spices that can help lessen inflammation and ease your aches.
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Surprising Ways Alcohol May Be Good for You
That glass of wine with dinner might do more for you than take the edge off a long day. Check out these possible health benefits of drinking in moderation by clicking through the WebMD slideshow.
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Best and Worst Foods for Acne
Can what you eat cause a breakout -- or clear up your skin? Find out more in this WebMD slideshow about how some foods can affect your acne.
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Bacterial allies make dengue fever cases dive - BBC News
Scientists infected mosquitoes with Wolbachia bacteria to make it harder for them to spread disease.
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America's Sweet Tooth Starts From Infancy
Infants and toddlers are eating a lot of added sugars every day from foods like yogurt, snacks and fruit drinks.
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The world's laziest teenagers: Only 7% of children in South Korea are active for an hour a day | Daily Mail Online
A report by the World Health Organization found that only one in five children worldwide are active for an hour a day, and the most active 11 to 17-year-olds live in Bangladesh.
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Alberta government giving itself the power to tell new doctors where they must work in province | National Post
The government argues that the problem in Alberta isn’t the supply of doctors (as it is in other provinces) but rather an issue of distributing them
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Health and Beauty Uses for Baking Soda
Baking soda is a kitchen staple. But it deserves a spot in your medicine cabinet, too. Here are the ways baking soda can help you stay healthy and clean.
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What’s a Low FODMAP Diet for Crohn’s Disease?
This eating plan can ease tummy troubles, but it’s not for everyone. Learn if it might help you and how to follow the diet the right way.
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Apple Cider Vinegar Remedies: Do They Work?
Some say it helps keep you slim, whitens your teeth, and protects against disease. But what does the science say? Find out the real health benefits.
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Schumer Warns of Chinese-Made Over-the-Counter Medications
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warned consumers that some over-the-counter medications are made in China and said stores should stop selling them.
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Statin Drugs Not Linked to Memory Decline in Study - The New York Times
A large Australian study found no association between cholesterol-lowering statins and memory or thinking problems.
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Quiz: Pain in the Behind -- Symptoms and Causes
When a pain in the behind becomes a real thing, several things could be behind it. Take this WebMD quiz and find out how much you know about them.
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Sweet Potatoes: Make These Healthy Spuds Your Buds
These orange beauties are a nutritional powerhouse. Discover in this WebMD slideshow all the reasons to love the humble sweet potato.
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14 Surprising Facts About Growing Older No One Ever Told You
Think you know what it’ll be like to get older? Check out these surprising facts from WebMD about your golden years.
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Osteoporosis Guide: Brittle Bones, Treatments, and More
Osteoporosis is a serious condition that can lead to painful bone fractures. Find out from WebMD who gets osteoporosis, how to tell if you have it, how to prevent it, and effective treatment options.
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New Trump Administration Transparency Rules Require Hospitals to Disclose Actual Prices of Care
Under Trump administration's new rule, hospitals would have to make public the rates they negotiate with insurance companies for everything they provide.
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What’s Really in Your Fast Food?
Some fast-food chains use as many as 15 ingredients in something as simple as a french fry. Click through this slideshow from WebMD to find out more.
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Slideshow: Health Benefits and Uses of Petroleum Jelly
Petroleum jelly hit the market almost 150 years ago. It’s still a favorite of dermatologists. It can help you in ways you may not know about.
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12 Surprising Things That Hurt Your Heart
Do you know what raises your risk of heart disease? This WebD slideshow can show you 12 surprising -- and simple -- ways to protect your ticker.
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Natural Sleep Aids & Supplements
Lots of people turn to these drug-free herbal remedies for a better night’s rest. Learn about some of the most popular natural sleep treatments and whether they work.
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Amid ‘Medicare-for-all’ debate in US, Britain sounds alarm over historic waiting lists | Fox News
As "Medicare-for-all" dominates the debate in America's Democratic presidential primary, a new report released by the British government on its National Health Service, or NHS, offers a warning on the downsides of a single-payer system.
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Blood Thinners Tips for Taking Them Safely
This WebMD slideshow shows you what you can do to can stay safe and lower your risk of bleeding when you're taking blood thinners.
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Quiz: Swelling Causes and Treatment
WebMD explains how all kinds of things can trigger swelling. How much do you know about the most common causes?
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How Nighttime Habits Affect Daytime Health
What you do in the evening can affect how you feel the next day. Find out how -- and what you can do about it.
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Melatonin Supplements: Effects, Usage, Safety
Find out how much you know about this supplement and how to use it safely.
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Could More Coffee Bring a Healthier Microbiome?
A new study found the microbiomes of regular coffee drinkers were considerably healthier than those who consumed little to no coffee.
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Elizabeth Warren's health care plan for "Medicare for All" has a bigger problem than its cost
Elizabeth Warren explains how she would finance her "Medicare for All" plan after pressure from other Democratic presidential candidates. But it's not enough.
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Medication Mistakes: How They Happen, and How to Avoid Them
Medication mess-ups can happen to anyone, especially if you’re taking several drugs at the same time. Here’s how to stay safe.
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Getting Measles Vaccine Could Protect Against Measles' Hidden Dangers : Shots - Health News : NPR
Another reason not to skip the measles vaccine: A measles infection may cause lasting harm to the immune system, research finds, making patients more vulnerable to other diseases.
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Are There Health Hazards in Your Medicine Cabinet?
They may seem like the cure for all that ails you, but those bottles in your medicine cabinet also can be the cause of what ails you. Find out more from WebMD about the health risks that might lurk in your medicine cabinet.
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Poop Appearance: What Stool Shape, Size, & Smell Can Tell You
The different shapes and colors of your stool can tell you something about your health. Find out more from WebMD.
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How to Feel Better and Practice Self-Care in Less Than 15 Minutes
Feel better fast! If you have 15 minutes, try these ideas to turn things around as you move your body and change your thinking.
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Best Tea for a Sore Throat | MyRecipes
These herbal teas can help soothe a sore throat this cold and flu season.
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Visual Guide to Low Testosterone
A dip in a man's sex drive can be a symptom of low testosterone -- or a normal part of aging. See the symptoms and treatments for 'Low T' in this slideshow from WebMD.
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Tips For A Healthy Retirement Explained
You can do some things to make your “golden years” truly golden, Here are a few ideas to help you prepare for -- and have -- a healthy retirement.
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Asthma and Exercise: Safety, Best Workouts, and Tips
Asthma shouldn't prevent you from staying active or exercising. Learn how to control asthma symptoms while exercising -- and which exercises are best for people who have asthma.
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The Great American cannabis experiment
Cannabis is legal in many U.S. states… or is it?
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Drug Prices Index Falls Fastest Since 1960s Because of Trump, His Economic Advisers Say
The consumer price index for prescription drugs has fallen 2.3 percent from its peak in June 2018 through ...
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50% of Millennials Have Left a Job for Mental-Health Reasons, a New Study Found — and It Speaks to Some of the Biggest
The problems plaguing this generation are affecting us all.
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Pictures: 15 Herbal Supplements You Shouldn’t Try
Not all herbs and supplements are safe, especially if you have certain medical conditions or take some drugs. Find out which ones you may need to skip.
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Hundreds of Young Transgender People Asking for Help to Return to Original Sex: Report
A woman who de-transitioned last year claims hundreds of transgender youths are now looking for help to return to their original sex.
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Slideshow: 10 Tips to Help You Sail Through Physical Therapy
Headed to physical therapy? WebMD shows you what to expect and how to get the most out of your sessions.
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Pictures: Forgetfulness -- Dementia Symptoms or Normal?
It’s not unusual to have a few “senior moments” as you get older. But how do you know when to be concerned? Find out with this WebMD slideshow.
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Aspirin, Strangely Enough, Might Protect Our Lungs From Air Pollution
A dose of aspirin can do more than just soothe your headache, a new study suggests—it might also protect your lungs from air pollution.
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Severe Morning Sickness Linked To Higher Risk Of Autism, New Study Finds
Researchers are continuously exploring the symptoms and causes of autism. And while there is no one known cause behind the disorder, a new Kaiser Permanente study has found that children of pregnant women who suffer from severe morning sickness may…
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Acupuncture Pictures: Acupuncture Points, What Kinds of Pain It Works for, and More
An ancient Chinese practice using ultra-thin needles may ease back pain and cancer treatments -- but may do nothing for other complaints. WebMD's slideshow covers the truth about acupuncture.
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Health Problems, Medical Marijuana, and Treatment in Pictures
See the types of medical marijuana and find out what conditions it can treat in this WebMD slideshow.
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Foot Problem Pictures: Sore Feet, Heel Pain, and More With Remedies
Cold feet, misshapen nails, swelling, and numbness can be warning signs of illness. WebMD's pictures help sort out when to call the doctor or simply put on socks and put your feet up.
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FDA, DEA Warn Websites Selling Illegal Opioids
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have sent joint warning letters to ...
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Slideshow: Vaccines for Adults
Sometimes childhood diseases cause big problems for grownups. WebMD explains which vaccines can help keep adults healthy.
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15 Surprising Things That Raise Your Blood Pressure Explained in Pictures
Salt, worry, and anger aren't the only things that can raise your blood pressure. Risk factors like loneliness and birth control may also affect blood pressure. See what else can bump your numbers up.
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Slideshow: How to Prevent Fractures if You Have Osteoporosis
WebMD explains in this slideshow how you can prevent falls and fractures if you have osteoporosis.
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C-Section Babies Are Missing Key Microbes
How a baby is born has a profound impact on their microbiome — the community of microbes that colonize the body. That’s the finding of the largest ever study of the newborn microbiome, which offers the strongest evidence yet that children born through
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Pictures: Baking Soda for Personal Health
Baking soda is a kitchen staple. But it deserves a spot in your medicine cabinet, too. Here are the ways baking soda can help you stay healthy and clean.
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Millennials have less than 7 hours of relaxation time per week, survey claims | Fox News
It might be because they're too wrapped up in their phones, according to the poll.
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Brittle Asthma: Types, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
You’ve likely heard of asthma, but you may not know about a rare form of it called brittle asthma. Learn about the signs, triggers, and treatments for this serious form of the condition.
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Ambient black carbon particles reach the fetal side of human placenta | Nature Communications
Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy has been associated with impaired birth outcomes. Here, Bové et al. report evidence of black carbon particle deposition on the fetal side of human placentae, including at early stages of pregnancy, suggesting ai
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Pictures of When to Toss Common Household Items
Are your housewares showing wear? Find out when you should replace everyday items to keep your home safe and healthy.
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Chick-fil-A meets goal of antibiotic-free chicken at all restaurants | Fox News
Chick-fil-A announced this week that it has made good on a goal it set in 2014.
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Pictures: Diseases Making a Comeback
We’ve made a lot of progress against illnesses like tuberculosis and scarlet fever. But more people seem to be coming down with those and other serious diseases that had looked to be on the way out. Find out more from this WebMD slideshow.
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Why Is My Stomach Bloated? 15 Causes of Abdominal Bloating
You know the feeling: Your pants feel a bit tight, your belly feels a little too full -- your face might even be a bit puffy. You’re bloated. Find out why it happens from WebMD and what you can do about it.
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Reiki? I don’t know her… so I had experts break down the energy healing practice | Well Good
Curious about the energy healing practice known as reiki? Here's how to do reiki and what its benefits are, according to reiki masters.
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Are insurance companies driving doctors out of the profession? | TheHill
46 percent would consider a career change; 37.7 percent say that regulations and insurance requirements cause them dissatisfaction.
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What Science (and Katy Perry) Say About Transcendental Meditation | Inverse
Transcendental meditation is one of the most popular and hotly debated forms of meditation. Some people claim they are calmer, more focused, even elated, from the daily practice. But whether that zen feeling causes measurable mental and physiological effe
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What Are Gua Sha’s Benefits? We Asked the Experts
The benefits of gua sha facial massage are pretty major—here’s how it affects your body over time.
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Dryness in Women Over 50: Causes and What You Can Do
Lots of parts of your body can become dry, especially as women get older. Find out the different causes and what you can do about them.
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Anemia Slideshow: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments for This Blood Disorder
Do you have anemia fatigue? WebMD's slideshow covers common anemia symptoms, treatments, and how you may be able to prevent anemia.
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Leprosy Making Comeback In California After Obama Allowed Immigrants With Disease In
Trump 2020 campaign manager Brad Parscale insisted Saturday that the GOP hasn’t given up on the Golden State despite setbacks at the polls there in 2018.
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WebMD Slideshow: Causes of Tooth Enamel Erosion and Damage
Enamel protects the soft inner part of a tooth. But many things we do every day can erode tooth enamel. See the biggest culprits in this WebMD slideshow.
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Melatonin Supplements: Effects, Usage, Safety
Find out how much you know about this supplement and how to use it safely.
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The Little Known Legal Doctrine Making Big Pharma Pay for the Opioid Crisis - POLITICO Magazine
The limits of “public nuisance” law to remedy massive societal problems haven’t been tested much—until now.
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Two thirds of women over 40 suffering from bladder weakness, poll finds | The Independent
Two thirds of middle aged women are currently suffering from bladder weakness and many suffer low mental health as a result, a poll has claimed. Nine in 10 sufferers over age 40 said the condition, which can be caused by childbirth and often develops as
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Pictures: How Your Height Affects Your Health
You can’t control how tall you are, but your height can play a role in some medical conditions. Find out more about how your height can affect your health.
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Pictures: Dry Eyes and What You Can Do About Them
Check out this WebMD slideshow for things that make your eyes irritated and uncomfortable, and find out how to treat and prevent them.
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How to Get More Cancer Protection From Your Broccoli
Every week there's more research revealing the disease fighting powers of fruits and vegetables. This time, broccoli is back in the spotlight.
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Investigators Seize Massive Fentanyl Supply From China — Enough To Kill 14 Million People
Retribution? More than likely.
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The Good News About Getting Older
Getting older can be scary. But what many people fail to realize is that it also often brings greater happiness and general satisfaction ...
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Purdue Pharma, Sackler family offer $10B-$12B to settle opioid lawsuits: Report | Fox Business
Purdue Pharma faces more than 2,000 lawsuits alleging the firm used deceptive sales practices to push the potent painkiller to the public.
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Pictures: What Is Your Microbiome?
Trillions of bacteria and other tiny organisms make up your microbiome. Learn about its links to your health and ways you can boost it.
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New BRCA recommendations: What primary care doctors must know | American Medical Association
Learn more about the USPSTF’s broadened guidance on women who can benefit from genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations.
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E-cigarettes change blood vessels after just one use, study says - CNN
A new study is the latest to show changes in cardiovascular function after vaping e-liquids, though in this case, those liquids didn't even contain nicotine.
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Pictures: Why Am I Cramping?
If you’ve ever had a cramp, you know it -- it’s a certain kind of pain. Find out more from WebMD about them and what you can do to prevent them.
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LDL Pictures: Lowering Bad Cholesterol With Food
When you're working on lowering your LDL (
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Meditation can help prevent Alzheimer's disease: study
Mindfulness is more than good for the soul. According to a new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, it can also help prevent those with mild cognitive impairment from developing Alzheimer's.
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Forest therapy enthusiasts take nature's slow lane | Toledo Blade
Tim Stelzer was already a regular on the wooded trails of Oak Openings Preserve. A full-time retiree of about five years, he said he makes it a point to ...
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Fluoridated Water During Pregnancy Linked to Lower IQs, Study Published by JAMA Pediatrics Says
The findings could undermine public-health messaging, fuel conspiracy theorists, and give pregnant women something else to worry about.
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Cinnamon Health Benefits With Pictures
Could the jar of cinnamon on your spice rack be the secret to better skin, a healthier heart, lower blood sugar, and more? Find out if the claims hold up.
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15 Plants That Kill: Visual Guide to Poisonous Plants
Giant hogweed is stronger than poison ivy. It burns, blisters, or causes blindness. Other plants cause death. Find out more about common poisonous plants and how to avoid them.
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How to Reduce Bloating in Pictures
Are you feeling bloated around the belly? It could be that you just ate a bit too much for lunch. But there may be other reasons. Learn how to reduce bloating.
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Pictures of the Best Foods to Boost Male Health
Oysters, cherries, and ginger top WebMD's slideshow of foods that can help keep men on top of their game – from gym to boardroom to bedroom.
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The Truth About Testosterone Quiz: Low Testosterone and Aging in Men
Take this WebMD quiz and see how much you know about aging and low testosterone in men. What do you know about low T and how it can affect you as you get older?
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Hepatitis A Races Across The Country | Kaiser Health News
In the wake of the opioid crisis, the highly communicable hepatitis A virus is spreading in more than half the states and making its way into the general public. Underfunded health officials are valiantly trying to fight it with vaccines.
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Pictures of How Alcohol Affects Your Body
A few seconds after your first sip, alcohol starts to change how your body works. After years of heavy drinking, those changes add up.
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Study Blames Disturbing Rise In Teens Who Need Glasses On Excessive Screen Time - Study Finds
A new study is warning parents that all that screen time may be behind a stunning rise in children who need prescription glasses.
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Is pot safe when pregnant? Study seeks answer, draws critics - ABC News
Get breaking national and world news, broadcast video coverage, and exclusive interviews. Find the top news online at ABC news.
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Tennessee Medicaid Has Mental Health Providers Coordinate Patients' Medical Care : Shots - Health News : NPR
Tennessee's innovative Medicaid program is offering bonuses to mental health providers who help make sure their Medicaid patients get preventive help and treatment for physical ailments too.
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Just one season of playing football—even without a concussion—can cause brain damage | Science | AAAS
Study suggests midbrain may hide significant injury
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Pictures: Surprising Reasons You're Itchy
Find out some unexpected causes of your itchiness, such as thyroid problems, cancer treatments, pregnancy, diabetes, and more.
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Health Benefits of Soy in Pictures
Soy doesn’t have to be a staple just for vegans and vegetarians. Learn about the ways this protein can benefit everyone’s health, and how to enjoy soy in your diet.
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What Are the Types of Psychotic Disorders?
Learn about the symptoms of psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, schizophreniform disorder, delusional disorder, and more.
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Doctors halt the menopause: Revolutionary procedure delays the process by 20 years | Daily Mail Online
Dixie-Louise Dexter (pictured), 33, is among those to undergo the procedure and described the ovarian transplant surgery to delay her menopause as 'life-changing'.
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Prediabetes, Prehypertension, and Other Prediseases - Consumer Reports
Many Americans probably fit the definition of having a predisease. Consumer Reports explains how in many cases, lifestyle changes are better than drugs for handling these early conditions.
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Thousands of People Are About to Test an HIV Vaccine
An experimental HIV vaccine that showed promise in past studies is about to be tested on thousands of people from around the world.
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Vitamin A Could Reduce Your Risk Of Skin Cancer, According To A New Study
You're likely already taking some preventative measures against skin cancer, like wearing SPF. But you might not know that there's a vitamin that can reduce your risk of skin cancer, too. A study published in JAMA Dermatology found that vitamin A…
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If you smoke pot, your anesthesiologist needs to know
Colorado is on the front lines in dealing with how marijuana use affects surgery. Lessons from surgeons and anesthesiologists have prompted calls for more research on marijuana nationwide.
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VR Exercise Provides Medication-Free Benefits
Medical professionals have been telling patients for years that exercise helps with fibromyalgia and other debilitating conditions that cause chronic pain, but it’s difficult to be motivated to move when it hurts. With the possibility of medication-free
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What they don’t tell you about perimenopause | Chatelaine
We’re stumbling around in a brain fog, desperate for sleep, furious with our partners, wondering just how much blood it’s possible to lose before dying.
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Mosquito Repellents That Work Explained With Pictures
Mosquito bites are itchy, annoying, and can even make you sick. Find out what works (and what doesn't) to protect you from these blood-sucking bugs.
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Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Isn’t Just Congo’s Problem
(Bloomberg Opinion) -- In 2014, the U.S. led the effort by governments to blunt the world’s biggest outbreak of Ebola, which took more than 11,000 lives in West Africa before it was declared over in mid-2016. Now, a smaller but more complex outbreak rag
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Pictures of STDs: Herpes, Genital Warts, Gonorrhea, STD Symptoms, & Testing
See what herpes, genital warts, the clap, chlamydia, scabies, HIV/AIDS, and other STDs look like. Find out their symptoms and what you can do.
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Chicken Pox, Lice, Influenza, Scabies: "Migrant Children Need Continuous Care" - Headline Health
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Sore Feet? Try CBD
Sore Feet? Try CBD by Wellness Editor. Nearly 80% of U.S. adults suffer from foot pain, yet only 1 in 3 adults seek medical attention for their ailments. Fortunately, there is an alternative, even for those hesitant to try prescription drugs. Whether the
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US fertility rate falls to 'all-time low,' CDC says - CNN
The general fertility rate in the United States continues to decline, falling 2% in 2018, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics.
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Hair Care Slideshow: Repairing Dry and Damaged Hair
Is every day a bad hair day? WebMD shows you how your daily habits could lead to dry, damaged hair.
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Ways to Exercise if You Hate to Work Out
You know you need to raise your heart rate a few times a week, but you don’t like to run and the gym’s never been your thing. Here are a few ways to make exercise easier and more fun.
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Pictures: Reasons You’re Short of Breath
Have you ever found yourself gasping for air after just a short flight of stairs? You may just need to do a bit more exercise, or it could be something more serious.
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Pictures: Best and Worst Fish for Your Health
Are you eating a good fish or a bad fish? A guide to some of the best and worst fish for your health.
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Insomnia: Sleep Tips Slideshow
Can't sleep? Start using the tips from this WebMD slideshow tonight to sleep better.
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Is There a Link Between Asthma Symptoms and Heartburn?
Learn why there's a connection between heartburn and asthma, and find out how you can take care of both problems.
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Pictures of What Makes You Sweat
From exercise to fever, see the reasons you perspire. WebMD takes a look at stress, anger, sickness, and other things that make you sweat.
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Pictures: Health Hazards in Your Medicine Cabinet
They may seem like the cure for all that ails you, but those bottles in your medicine cabinet also can be the cause of what ails you. Find out more about the health risks that might lurk in your medicine cabinet.
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Dropping F-Bomb Increases Pain Tolerance By A Third, Study Finds
A new study finds that swearing when injured has a measurable effect on pain tolerance. In fact, dropping the F-bomb when in pain increases tolerance by up to 33%.
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Do Synthetic Thyroid Hormones Work?
Depression is sometimes the result of a complex but common condition that develops when two key hormones produced by the thyroid are in short supply.
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Cricket Juice Healthier Than Orange Juice? Many Insects Loaded With Antioxidants, Study Finds
A new study out of Italy has found one more reason to consider eating insects; certain types are absolutely packed with antioxidants.
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Is Bayer on the Brink of Financial Ruin?
Is Bayer on the Brink of Financial Ruin? by Wellness Editor. Bayer is likely suffering from major buyer’s remorse over its decision to purchase Monsanto last year. Just months after the buyout, the German drug manufacturer started getting hit with lawsu
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'Targeted Hygiene' Embraces Some Dirt and Germs
Targeted hygiene means intervening with kids and their environment, but only when you can stop the risk of infection
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Pictures: Foods That Fight GERD
It goes by many names: indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux, GERD. Whatever you call it, it happens when stomach juices flow in the wrong direction, back toward your throat. Find out from this WebMD slideshow which foods may help with it.
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Low T Slideshow: Natural Ways to Boost Testosterone
Find out from WebMD what you can do to raise your testosterone levels naturally, including changes to your diet and lifestyle.
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Medicare Going In ‘Right Direction’ On Opioid Epidemic | Kaiser Health News
A new report by the inspector general for HHS shows prescriptions to treat opioid addiction are way up in recent years, while prescriptions for the painkillers have fallen.
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Pictures: Health Benefits of Coffee and Tea
Most of us like the ritual -- not to mention the caffeine boost -- that comes with a cup of tea or coffee. WebMD explains how it can be good for your health, too.
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Pictures: How to Keep Your Liver Healthy
Your liver helps break down every single thing you put into your body. That includes toxins that could hurt you. WebMD guides you to the best way to take care of this essential organ.
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Judge rules against Trump on drug pricing disclosures | TheHill
A federal judge on Monday sided with a coalition of drug companies and blocked the Trump administration from implementing a policy that would require prescription drug manufacturers to disclose list prices in TV ads.
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Eye Injury Quiz: How to Treat Scratches, Blows, Chemicals, Burns, and More
What’s the best way to treat a black eye, a scratched cornea, or other eye injuries? Take this quiz from WebMD to see how much you know.
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Pictures: Sudden Health Problems After 50
After you hit 50, those aches and pains can suddenly turn serious. Here are a few things to watch out for in middle age.
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CHILD NATURAL MOSQUITO REPELLENT PATCH (60 PCS) - Creative & Home
Outdoor season is already here so save your kids from mosquitoes! The Child Natural Mosquito Repellent Patch is an easy and affordable solution against mosquito bites. It is engineered from natural herbs that annoying insects hate and is 100% chemical
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Trump 'favored-nation' drug pricing order could hammer profits | Fox Business
The move could force drugmakers to offer treatments in the U.S. at the lowest cost offered elsewhere in the world.
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14 Ways to Stay Healthy: Checklist With Pictures
You hear lots of advice about what it takes to live well. Let's break it down into a few simple, easy-to-remember ways for adults to stay on a healthy path.
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Sex and Aging Quiz: Beyond Menopause and Erectile Dysfunction
Take this WebMD quiz to see how much you know about aging and sexual activity.
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Breaking News, Latest News and Current News from FOXNews.com. Breaking news and video. Latest Current News: U.S., World, Entertainment, Health, Business, Technology, Politics, Sports.
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Slideshow: Below the Belt: Rashes, Bumps, and Lumps
Wondering about that unusual bump or rash? WebMD shows you what's going on down there and whether it could be a genital wart or cyst, skin tag, or herpes.
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Sally Pipes: How much does your health care cost? Trump wants you to know and save money | Fox News
By shining a light on prices, President Trump's executive order will tilt the competitive landscape back in favor of consumers.
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New research shows Parkinson's disease origins in the gut - Neuroscience News
A new study adds to the growing body of evidence that Parkinson's disease may start in the gut. Researchers found gut-to-brain propagation of alpha-synuclein spread via the vagus nerve. The study provides a more accurate model of Parkinson's progression a
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Pictures of Common Toxic Foods
Could a common food poison you? Find out which foods may be home to hidden toxins.
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COPD in nonsmokers, smokers share similar prevalence by US region
There is a strong correlation between the state-level incidences of COPD in both nonsmoking and currently smoking populations, indicating that in certain U.S. regions, nonsmoking adults are more likely to be exposed to secondhand smoke, according to a stu
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Coffee could help burn fat, new study says
A new study from the University of Nottingham has found that coffee can stimulate fat fighters in the body.
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15 Surprising Things You Didn't Know About Newborn Babies
Their nipples can leak milk.
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You cannot be 'too clean' health experts warn, in bid to debunk myths
You cannot be "too clean", millennials are being told, as public health experts attempt to debunk myths around hygiene. The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) said incorrect theories which became popular in the 1990s were fuelling confusion
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Quiz: Do You Know Your STDs?
From herpes to HPV, test your STD knowledge with this WebMD quiz.
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Cannabis Compound Could Be Latest Weapon in War Against Superbugs
CBD could prove to be a useful antibiotic, according to a study in which the cannabis compound effectively killed several strains of bacteria.
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List of Anticholinergic Drugs (warning, some may be dangerous for seniors)
List of Anticholinergic Drugs that some studies suggest may contribute to dementia related disorders like Alzheimer's Disease. A complete list here.
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These common prescriptions may increase risk of dementia, study finds
A study published Monday found a link between dementia and certain medications, including antidepressants, antipsychotics and antiepileptic drugs.
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New drug to boost women's sex drive approved in US
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. women will soon have another drug option designed to boost low sex drive: a shot they can give themselves in the thigh or abdomen that raises sexual interest for several...
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In Pictures: Common Walking Mistakes
Walking is as simple as putting one foot in front of the other, but you can make some missteps. Find out how to avoid common walking mistakes.
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Bug Bites - Pictures to Identify Bug Bites and Bugs
Learn to identify ticks, poisonous spiders, fleas, chiggers, and other bugs in this WebMD slideshow. See what their bites and stings look like -- and how to find relief.
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Heat Exhaustion: Symptoms, Treatment, Recovery, and Prevention
WebMD explains the symptoms and treatment of heat exhaustion, a heat-related illness that can develop after several days of exposure to high temperatures and inadequate or unbalanced replacement of fluids.
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Want to Avoid Tick Bites This Summer? Here Are 5 Cheapest Tips You Should Know
It's summertime and the woods are calling! A walk in the forest or a camping trip with friends ...
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Pictures: Use Exercise to Help Depression
When you’re depressed, it can be hard to do anything. But if you can get yourself to exercise regularly, you may find you feel a bit better. Get information you can use from this WebMD slide show.
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Mosquito Repellents That Work Explained With Pictures
Mosquito bites are itchy, annoying, and can even make you sick. Find out what works (and what doesn't) to protect you from these blood-sucking bugs.
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Childhood Illnesses Every Parent Should Know With Pictures
Croup, strep, glue ear, and Kawasaki disease are among 24 illnesses parents must know. Symptoms and pictures from WebMD help parents know when to call the doctor.
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The most promising uses of psychedelic drugs that were once illegal - Business Insider
There's been a resurgence of interest in psychedelic drugs' potential to treat conditions like depression. Research is beginning to yield new treatments.
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Health Trends That Are Hurting Your Teeth
These health trends may seem promising, but they could be taking a toll on your dental health.
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'Zoonotic' diseases that can pass between animals and humans - Business Insider
Illnesses that people can get from their pets and wild animals are known as zoonotic. They're also alarmingly common.
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Are Collagen Supplements Helpful for Arthritis? - Living With Arthritis
Can collagen supplements or bone broth really help your arthritis? Learn more about types of collagen supplements and how they work.
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Do Mindfulness Apps Really Help Your Health?
Technology can bring nonstop, alarmist news alerts, online arguments, and
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Glyphosate: Breakfast cereal still contains levels of the Roundup chemical, study finds - CBS News
An environmental group says its test results show many glyphosate levels above what it considers safe for children
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Drs. Thomas Frieden, Margaret Hamburg: There’s a limited window to make America safer from epidemics | Fox News
Every day brings stark reminders that we live in a dangerous world.
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Sinus Infections and Asthma: Symptoms, Effects, and Treatments
As many as half of all people with asthma also have chronic sinusitis, or sinus infections. WebMD explores the connection.
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VR Reduces the Need for Sedation During Surgery by Up to 90%, Finds Research
Virtual reality can serve as a welcome distracting relaxation during surgery.
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9 Extremely Subtle Signs You Have Too Much Inflammation In Your Body
If you're experiencing signs your body has inflammation, it can crop up in the form of various symptoms, and be a sign of a number of different health concerns. Usually, inflammation is associated with joint health, since arthritis is one of the top…
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21 Facts About Daily Vitamins No Ever Tells You
More than a third of all Americans take a multivitamin daily, according to the National Institute of Health, and it's possible to get virtually every vitamin the human body needs in supplement form. Many of us include them in our daily routines in…
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Weight-Gain Shockers: Stress, Medications, and More in Pictures
WebMD explains the possible causes of sudden weight gain, when there are no changes in diet or exercise. Learn about the effects of certain medications, some medical conditions, sleep issues, and more.
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Cases of deadly sepsis more than doubles in two years, NHS figures reveal | Daily Mail Online
There were 350,344 cases of the life-threatening blood poisoning condition in 2017/18, up from 169,215 in 2015/16, according to NHS England statistics.
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Women are spending up to £1,200 on vaginal rejuvenation treatments to boost sex life | Daily Mail Online
The Mail On Sunday's Eve Simmons investigates why women across the UK are spending up to £1,200 on vaginal rejuvenation treatments for their intimate areas to boost their sex life.
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Brushing Your Teeth Helps Prevent Alzheimer's, Finds New Research
An alarming new study produces a clear relationship between gingivitis and Alzheimer's.
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Chios Mastic Gum natural effective treatment for H Pylori, GERD and Gastritis
Mastica An Effective Botanical For Eradication Of Helicobacter Pylori
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Cinnamon Health Benefits With Pictures
Could the jar of cinnamon on your spice rack be the secret to better skin, a healthier heart, lower blood sugar, and more? Find out if the claims hold up.
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Stages of Puberty Explained in Pictures
See what to expect as your child goes through puberty. WebMD shows you the changes you’ll see, including growth spurts, acne, and more.
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Americans eat more than 50,000 tiny pieces of plastic every year | Science | AAAS
Health effects still unclear
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GP advises fellow doctors to urge patients to SING to ease the symptoms of dementia and Parkinson's | Daily Mail Onlin
A GP has called for doctors to prescribe singing as an alternative to medicine. Dr Simon Opher said he sees patients less often if they join a music group or a choir because of singing's benefits.
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Visual Guide to Stopping a Panic Attack
Don’t let fear control your life. Learn more about how to prep for panic attacks, and what to do when one pops up.
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Harvard Study: Supplements For Energy, Weight Loss, Muscle-Building Carry Risk For Youth | CommonHealth
The hundreds of reports of hospitalization, ER visits and even death among young people are likely just "the tip of the iceberg," a researcher says.
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FDA to make it easier for doctors to get unapproved cancer drugs for patients - The Washington Post
The agency's oncology staff will work closely with physicians seeking treatments through the FDA's "expanded access" program.
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FDA to make it easier for doctors to get unapproved cancer drugs for patients - The Washington Post
The agency's oncology staff will work closely with physicians seeking treatments through the FDA's "expanded access" program.
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FDA to make it easier for doctors to get unapproved cancer drugs for patients - The Washington Post
The agency's oncology staff will work closely with physicians seeking treatments through the FDA's "expanded access" program.
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FDA to make it easier for doctors to get unapproved cancer drugs for patients - The Washington Post
The agency's oncology staff will work closely with physicians seeking treatments through the FDA's "expanded access" program.
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FDA to make it easier for doctors to get unapproved cancer drugs for patients - The Washington Post
The agency's oncology staff will work closely with physicians seeking treatments through the FDA's "expanded access" program.
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FDA food testing finds contamination by 'forever chemicals'
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration's first broad testing of food for a worrisome class of nonstick, stain-resistant industrial compounds found substantial levels in some grocery...
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Dark side of biologic drugs for arthritis, psoriasis: 34,000 deaths
As biologic drugs have flooded the market to treat arthritis, psoriasis and other autoimmune disorders, deaths due to complications have grown.
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The U.S. Is Entering a Public Health Crisis. Parents Are Creating It. | Fatherly
Parents who do not vaccinate their children are responsible for measles outbreaks and undoing decades of public health accomplishments. One physician and expert in community health thinks it's time they're held personally responsible.
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What type of IUD is better? The copper and hormonal options have very different benefits
If you're someone who constantly forgets to take your birth control pill, the intrauterine device (IUD) might sound like a dream come true. But even if you're totally on-board with the device, it can be tough to figure out which type of IUD to get,…
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Obesity is the new smoking as NHS warns that cancer cases linked to weight are forecast to DOUBLE | Daily Mail Online
Britain’s obesity crisis – driven by poor diets and lifestyles – means that by 2035, someone will be diagnosed with cancer every 13 minutes that has developed due to their weight.
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Sally Pipes: Trump order could cut your cost of health care and drugs | Fox News
President Trump is expected to issue an executive order to require insurers and hospitals to disclose the prices they've negotiated for services.
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Slideshow: Exercises for Knee Osteoarthritis and Joint Pain
Learn exercises to relieve knee osteoarthritis pain and stiffness from this WebMD slideshow. Photographs illustrate moves to strengthen the knee and help prevent knee injury.
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All About Aloe in Pictures
You may know aloe as an ingredient in soaps and creams, but did you know it can help treat burns and certain skin conditions like dermatitis? Find out more about aloe and how to use it safely.
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Pictures of Common Household Hazards
Learn how things you have around the house -- from batteries to large TV sets -- can cause injuries to you and your kids. Find out what you need to do keep your family safe.
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Pictures: Knee Pain Dos and Don’ts
Your knees go through a lot in the course of a day, and sometimes they can run into trouble. Here are a few things from WebMD you can do when knee pain hits.
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Dr Michael Mosley shows how to beat chronic pain simply by breathing | Daily Mail Online
By taking long, deep breaths, you are forcing your diaphragm, the big muscle that lies beneath the lungs, downwards, making your belly expand. This reduces tension and stress, says Dr Mosley.
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The Brain Can Give Birth To New Cells Throughout Life, Study Finds
Brain cells can continue to form into one's golden years. Which is good motivation to start engaging in the habits that support new growth.
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Everything You Need to Avoid Ticks This Summer • Gear Patrol
The CDC estimates there are 300,000 annual cases of Lyme disease. Here's a list of items you can use to avoid ticks on summer adventures.
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When to Go Organic: Pictures of the Best and Worst Picks
Organic food is grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, and other additives. But is it better for you? The answer might surprise you. Check out WebMD's slide show to learn more.
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Slideshow: What Are Hemorrhoids?
A hemorrhoid is an irritated clump of swollen veins around the anus, and anyone can get them. Learn the symptoms of hemorrhoids, and how they are diagnosed and treated while viewing this WebMD slideshow.
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13 Health Uses for Salt, With Pictures
Salt is more than just a flavoring. It can also help treat everything from stains on teeth to constipation. Find out more about all the uses you can find for this kitchen staple.
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15 Numbers That Matter as Much as Your Weight
Instead of focusing just on the scale when you're trying to lose weight and improve your health, there are other numbers you should also pay attention to.
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Melatonin Supplements: Effects, Usage, Safety
Find out how much you know about this supplement and how to use it safely.
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Sex After 60 Guide
Sex after 60 can be better than ever before, but aging does bring some changes. Learn how to work with and around them to keep your sex life aglow.
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Slideshow: Nip and Tuck: Plastic Surgery for Men
From liposuction to facelifts, more men are having procedures to look better. WebMD shows you the more popular plastic surgery choices many make, including hair transplants and microdermabrasion.
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Types Of Lyme Disease Can Be Very Different From Each Other, & This Research Can Help Explain Why
If you grew up in the Northeast, you probably knew at least one person who had Lyme disease. Typically treated with a course of antibiotics, the tick-borne illness most often causes a tell-tale red rash and flu-like symptoms. But different types of…
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Cannabis Use and Psychosis? It’s Not All Good News
Differing frequencies of daily, high-potency cannabis use contributed to striking variation in the incidence of psychotic disorder across European sites, with important public health implications.
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How Can I Control "White Coat Syndrome"? | RESPeRATE-blog
White Coat syndrome can be very annoying to deal with. So what can we do to avoid white coat syndrome? Here are a few tips -
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‘Ultraprocessed’ foods may make you eat more, clinical trial suggests | Science | AAAS
In a monthlong study, people ate more calories on a processed diet, but the reasons are unclear
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Pictures of Essential Oils and What They Do
There are hundreds of essential oils on the market, with claims for helping with almost as many health issues. But do they work? Are they safe? Find out with a guide to some of the most common ones.
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Keep Calm & Carry On: Anger More Harmful To Health Than Sadness, Study Finds
A new study finds that anger appears to be much more harmful to our health, with the potential to increase one's risk for ailments like heart disease, arthritis, and even cancer in old age.
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Feds: Immigration top US crime, one-third of all sentencings
Immigration crime, virtually all involving illegal male, Hispanic immigrants, was the top offense in federal courts last year, according to the United States Sentencing Commission.
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Pictures: Why Your Joints Are Stiff and How to Help Them
You use your joints to bend, touch, type, drive -- to do just about everything. Find out more about what can make your joints stiff and what you can do about it.
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Pictures: How to Treat and Prevent Workout Injuries
You were a regular at the gym until a workout injury put you on the sidelines. Read on to figure out what happened, how to fix it, and how to prevent it in the future.
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Surprising Causes of Lung Damage
Carpets, fireworks, and hot tubs are some of the unexpected things that can hurt your lungs. Find out what you can do to prevent problems from these and other culprits.
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Trump says administration secured 'historic donation' of HIV prevention drugs to help end epidemic | TheHill
President Trump on Thursday said that his administration secured a "historic" donation of the HIV-prevention drug Truvada for PrEP.
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Cocaine found in UK shrimp is part of a trend of drug-filled shellfish - Business Insider
Shrimp in five UK rivers have tested positive for trace amounts of cocaine. This is just one example of drug-filled shellfish around the world.
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Breaking News, Latest News and Current News from FOXNews.com. Breaking news and video. Latest Current News: U.S., World, Entertainment, Health, Business, Technology, Politics, Sports.
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New insights on link between common lung diseases and cardiovascular risk
Patients with common lung diseases, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung fibrosis, are significantly more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardio
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How the CDC’s opioid prescribing guidance went astray | American Medical Association
Payers, regulators and others have turned clinical advice into hard-and-fast rules that can harm patients.
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Thunderstorm Asthma: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Find out more about this weather-related, asthma condition that can cause serious problems for people with asthma, hay fever, or pollen allergies.
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As Measles Cases Climb, Doctors Say Some Adults Need A Booster Shot : Shots - Health News : NPR
With U.S. measles cases at record highs, doctors say adults who got vaccinated prior to 1968 should consider getting revaccinated to make sure they and their neighbors are protected.
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Vitamins You Need as You Age
Your body needs more of certain vitamins and minerals as you hit your 40s and beyond. Find out which ones will benefit you -- and which won’t.
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Long Life in Pictures: Tips on Sleep, Diet, and More
Friends are a surprisingly strong influence on how long you live -- for better or worse. WebMD's slideshow explains this and other secrets of longevity.
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Pictures: Don’t Make These Morning Mistakes
Your morning routine can set the tone for the rest of your day. So don’t do these things when you get up!
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Raw Food: How It Can Be Dangerous
Some raw or undercooked foods have bacteria and parasites lurking. Here are some that can make you sick.
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Pictures: Natural Ways to Ease Asthma Symptoms
You can do more than take medication to manage your asthma. Several other things can help you breathe more easily.
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How long do vaccines last? The surprising answers may help protect people longer | Science | AAAS
Scientists are developing vaccines that produce more durable immune responses and debating when booster shots are needed
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Pictures: Home Remedies: What Works?
Click through the WebMD slide show to find out about home remedies: Some that work, some that don’t, and some that you should avoid at all costs.
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Pictures: Chicken Pox, Mumps, and Measles – Not Just for Kids
You might think of chicken pox, mumps, and measles as conditions children have, but there’s nothing to stop adults from getting them as well. Click through the slideshow from WebMD to see health problems grownups can get that are mostly associated with
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'Doctors Became Overworked Robots': Physician Burnout Jumps Dramatically In 3-Year Study - Study Finds
Physicians may be more stressed than ever -- one recent survey found that half were thinking about hanging up their stethoscopes for good. New research continues to demonstrate the demise of doctors, with burnout levels jumping dramatically over just a th
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Air Pollution Map Shows Which Hot Spots in the US Affect Children's Health | Inverse
Each year in the US, more than $80 billion is lost because of asthma. One major environmental factor that might contribute to the development of asthma is air pollution from traffic. To quantify the connection between exposure to traffic pollution and chi
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Pictures of Parasites: Lice, Bedbugs, Ringworms, Pinworms, Scabies, and More
WebMD gives you the facts about common parasites and their diseases. Learn about lice, bedbugs, hookworms, ringworms, scabies, and more.
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Pictures of Things That May Live on Your Body
You may try not to think about it, but the truth is there are tiny creatures living all over your body. Learn which ones are OK and which ones are not.
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U.K. NHS Staff Quit Over Transgender Experiments Being Done to Children
U.K. NHS Staff Quit Over Transgender Experiments Being Done to Children
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3 Things That Happen To Your Body If You Don’t Experience Human Touch For 2 Days
Feeling a need for human touch is a very real experience. And as it turns out, there are some things that actually happen to your body if you don't experience human touch for a few days. If you've ever really felt the need for a good hug, then…
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Vitamin supplements don't help people live longer, study finds
Is it good to take vitamin supplements? Certain nutrients may contribute to longer life, but they only help when coming from food, a new study finds.
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Eating raw garlic could help keep your memory sharp in old age | Daily Mail Online
Scientists at the University of Louisville found that when they fed 'older' mice a raw garlic compound, their gut health, short- and long-term memories improved, suggesting it could help older humans.
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Even one drink a day increases stroke risk, study finds - BBC News
This goes against previous claims that moderate drinking might protect the heart, researchers say.
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Street cannabis contaminated by fecal matter, E. coli, study claims | Fox News
Scientists have found that some cannabis sold by street dealers in Spain has been contaminated with feces.
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"Mindful drinking" brings arguably healthier alternatives to consumers - CBS News
The trend includes hard seltzers, ciders and kombucha brands cropping up in bars and liquor stores
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Heart patients denied pump that could give them an extra 15 years | Daily Mail Online
NHS guidelines state that ‘left ventricular assist devices’ (LVADs) can be implanted only in limited circumstances, although Ian Potts from Cumbria has seen his life improve with one of the devices.
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Slideshow: 13 Worst Things in Your Fridge
That moldy leftover chili may not be the only thing you should throw out. Check out the 13 worst foods to have in your fridge.
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Poor diet and not enough healthy food killing us, global study finds - CNN
Poor diet is the top risk for death and disability around the world, according to a new 27-year global study of 195 nations.
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Cancer risks of alcohol, coffee, tea, and soda: What to know - Business Insider
There are health risks associated with drinking sweet beverages, downing alcohol, and even slurping super-hot tea.
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How Long Do I Need to Exercise a Day? | POPSUGAR Fitness
We've been conditioned to think if we can't get a solid 30-minute workout in a day, it's a waste of our time, and this is especially true from former athletes
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What is CBD? These popular cannabis products won't get you high
CBD, or cannabidiol, is a compound of marijuana that's becoming the new "it" drug amid widespread cannabis legalization. Is it safe? Is it legal?
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Unusual Asthma Symptoms: Cough, Sleep Problems, Anxiety, and More
Learn more from WebMD about unusual asthma symptoms that may point to other health conditions.
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Measles Count in US This Year Already More Than All of 2018 | Health News | US News
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials report that the number of measles cases through the first three months of this year have surpassed the count for all of 2018.
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Sodium and Autoimmune Disease: Rubbing Salt in the Wound?
There are two ways in which salt may drive autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, type I diabetes, Sjögren’s syndrome, asthma, and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Keep your childrens' baby teeth as researchers find stem cells in them could be used to treat cancer | Daily Mail Online
Keeping teeth that fall out during childhood could be a lifesaving move thanks to stem cells in young dental tissue, according to the United States National Center for Biotechnology.
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Pictures: Dry Eyes and What You Can Do About Them
Check out this WebMD slideshow for things that make your eyes irritated and uncomfortable, and find out how to treat and prevent them.
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How one leading psychodermatologist cures skin complaints using WORDS | Daily Mail Online
Psychodermatologist Dr Alia Ahmed, pictured, asks people about what was happening in their lives when they developed their skin complaints. She believes personal trauma can be a major issue.
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Eating mushrooms can cut cognitive decline risk, study finds | Fox News
Eating mushrooms could reduce the risk of developing Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), a new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease this month found.
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Eating Lots Of Fruit Can Mess With Your Gut Health, According To Science
Eating your fruits and vegetables has been a staple of health advice for generations. However, if you've been paying attention to health crazes and scares over the past few years, you'll have noted that fruit has come in for some criticism for its…
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Kale rejoins the 'Dirty Dozen' list as one of the most contaminated with pesticides | Fox Business
"We were surprised kale had so many pesticides on it," EWG's toxicologist said.
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Dr. Marc Siegel: Aspirin saves lives but it also cost lives – Here’s what you need to know about the drug | Fox News
Aspirin is a blood thinner that works on platelets, the sticky stuff in your blood that helps you to form blood clots.
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Pictures of Alcohol and the Aging Process
Once you’re old enough to drink alcohol, it can actually age you faster than normal. Here’s how.
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Pictures: Over 50? These Problems Can Sneak Up on You
As you get older, you may need to watch out for a few health problems that can come on slowly. Here are some things from WebMD that you can do to stave them off.
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Pictures About Heart Disease: 12 Clues You Might Have It
Discover some unexpected symptoms that could signal heart trouble. Often, related conditions can raise your risk.
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Pictures: Autoimmune Diseases -- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Multiple Sclerosis
Find out more about these disorders that happen when your immune system, which is supposed to protect you, mistakenly attacks healthy parts of your body.
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Pictures: 10 Foods That Are Good for Your Eyes
Use this WebMD slideshow to discover an array of foods (beyond carrots) with nutrients that will help your eyes stay healthy now and later.
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10 Contagious Skin Rashes With Pictures
Some skin problems come from touching another person's skin or something they touched. Here's what to watch out for and suggestions for what you can do.
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14 Surprising Facts About Growing Older No One Ever Told You
Think you know what it’ll be like to get older? Check out these surprising facts from WebMD about your golden years.
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Mumps and Other Infectious Diseases Know No Borders | ImmigrationReform.com
CNN is reporting that almost 200 people housed in immigration detention facilities across Texas have contracted mumps. Prior to 1968 mumps was common in the United States but a nationwide vaccination program reduced the number
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H.I.V. Is Reported Cured in a Second Patient, a Milestone in the Global AIDS Epidemic
Scientists have long tried to duplicate the procedure that led to the first long-term remission 12 years ago. With the so-called London patient, they seem to have succeeded.
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Top 10 Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in Pictures
Get the WebMD list of the top 10 vaccine-preventable diseases, including measles, whooping cough, flu, polio, pneumococcal disease, meningococcal disease, mumps, Hib, tetanus, and hepatitis B.
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Atrial Fibrillation ECG Test Pictures: Symptoms, Causes, Tests, and More
See inside a heart during atrial fibrillation. WebMD shows the causes, tests, and treatments for this common heart rhythm problem through illustrations and photos.
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How to Decide if You Should You Go to Urgent Care or the ER
Don't wait until the moment one of these 10 common ailments strikes.
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Health benefits of orgasms - Business Insider
Orgasms have some major health benefits. From a decrease in stress to a healthier heart, here's how orgasming is good for you.
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Pictures of the Health Benefits of Peppermint
Peppermint is packed with perks for your health: It can aid digestion, curb your appetite, improve your memory, and more. Find out all the reasons you might try it.
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Devastating investigation reveals impact of deadly statin denier propaganda | Daily Mail Online
Dr Zoë Harcombe (pictured) author of one of the bestselling diet books of 2019, recently blogged: ‘High cholesterol is not even associated with high heart disease, let alone a cause.’
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Democrats pushing to legalize recreational use of marijuana don't understand its true effects | Fox News
Why unrestricted recreational use of marijuana is a bad idea.
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Nasal Irrigation Pictures: Colds & Allergy Symptom Relief
Clogged sinuses and congestion bothering you? Nasal irrigation can relieve sinus symptoms associated with colds and allergies. Learn how to do nasal irrigation with this visual guide from WebMD.
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Vasectomy Quiz: Effectiveness, Sex Drive, Pain, and More
Where do your sperm go after a vasectomy? Is the procedure easy to reverse? Do you still need a condom? Take this WebMD quiz to see how much you know about the procedure.
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LA County-Wide Outbreak Of Whooping Cough Hits Exclusive Harvard-Westlake Hard – CBS Los Angeles
Harvard-Westlake, which has campuses in Studio City and Beverly Crest, was hit particularly hard, with 30 students coming down with whooping cough since November.
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Insomnia tied to depression, cardiovascular disease | Science | AAAS
Two large genome studies lay less blame on stress or bad sleep habits
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Active ingredient in Roundup weed killer found in popular beers and wine, researchers say | Fox News
Traces of a weed killer have been found in popular beers and wine, according to a study by U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG).
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Slideshow: Checkups and Tests You Shouldn't Miss
When's the last time you had your cholesterol, blood pressure, or weight checked? Learn which medical tests and screenings you should have and how often you should have them.
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World's 1st Patient With Lab-Grown Bone Implant Competes In Israman Triathlon | Health News
Danny Yaakobson was the first patient to benefit from breakthrough technology developed by Bonus BioGroup to grow bones in a lab from an individual's own fat cells. | NoCamels
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FDA head says federal government may take action if states don't adjust lax vaccine exemption laws
In interviews with Axios and CNN, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said the federal government could intervene in states' vaccine exemptions. Some states are considering proposals that would eliminate vaccine exemptions for pe
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Former FDA commissioner says agency erred in allowing drug companies to promote opioids for long-term use - 60 Minutes -
Dr. David Kessler, who was FDA commissioner in the 1990s, tells 60 Minutes, "There are no studies on the safety or efficacy of opioids for long-term use."
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Anaphylaxis (Anaphylactic Reaction): Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Anaphylaxis: WebMD explains how to recognize an anaphylactic reaction and how to get help.
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Sleep’s Impact On Inflammation & Immunity Was Shown In Two New Studies
Sleeping is often recommended when you're fighting off an infection or an illness; most of us have spent the day curled up on a couch at some point, under strict bed rest while our immune systems fight off the flu or some other nasty invader. The…
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Can Green Tea Help Prevent Cancer?
Within 40 minutes of green tea consumption, we get a boost in antioxidant power in our bloodstream, and, within 60 minutes, an upregulation of DNA repair.
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Pictures: Reasons You're Always Cold
Do you sometimes feel cold for no reason? Find out more about conditions that can make you feel chilly.
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Flu Shot Effectiveness Numbers Out for Current Season | Medpage Today
CDC also updates totals for deaths, hospitalizations for 'low severity' season
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Visual Guide to Low Blood Pressure
You probably know that high blood pressure is bad for you, but did you know that low blood pressure can cause problems, too? Find out more about what causes it, when it should concern you, and what to do about it.
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Low T Slideshow: Natural Ways to Boost Testosterone
Find out from WebMD what you can do to raise your testosterone levels naturally, including changes to your diet and lifestyle.
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Quiz: What Do You Know about Aging and Sleep?
You know some things will be a little different as you get older. But do you know how aging might change your slumber?
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'Ultra-processed' foods accelerate risk of early death, study says - CNN
The quick and easy foods you love are chipping away at your mortality one nibble at a time, according to new research from France: We face a 14% higher risk of early death with each 10% increase in the amount of ultraprocessed foods we eat.
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Half Of Parents Worry Flu Shot Makes Children Sick, Third Believe It Doesn't Work At All - Study Finds
A recent survey shows that more than a half of parents believe their child can get the flu from the vaccine itself, while a third simply believes the flu shot doesn't work.
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Pictures: When Should You Call 911?
It’s not always easy to tell the difference between a minor bump on the head and a serious head injury. WedMD illustrates certain situations that need medical help right away.
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Bad Breath Slideshow: Surprising Causes
You're brushing and flossing like you should, so why does your breath stink? Here are 10 things that might be the reason.
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'Shocking' rise in obesity-related cancers among young adults
Rates of obesity-fuelled cancers are now rising in successively younger age groups, a landmark study shows.
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Dr. Manny Alvarez: Late term abortion in New York and Virginia -- An Ob-Gyn's take | Fox News
Politicians advocating for late-term abortion are not thinking about the consequences of their actions. To legislate clinical indications for elective abortion into the third trimester is really political malpractice.
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Typhus Epidemic Worsens in Los Angeles - NBC Southern California
A veteran Los Angeles City Hall official is one of the latest victims of an epidemic of the infectious disease typhus that continues to worsen across LA County. For months, LA County public health officials have...
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Male Hockey Fans More Likely To Suffer Heart Attack After Thrilling Victory - Study Finds
Hockey players put their bodies on the line when they lace up their skates and hit the ice, and as it turns out, so do the fans. A study finds that the thrill of a hard-fought hockey victory boosts the odds of a heart attack in men under 55.
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Surprising Causes of Lung Damage
Carpets, fireworks, and hot tubs are some of the unexpected things that can hurt your lungs. Find out what you can do to prevent problems from these and other culprits.
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Pictures: 15 High-Protein Breakfasts
A protein-packed morning meal can help you fill up and slim down. Here are a few ideas from WebMD to help start your day the right way.
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The most common questions about measles, answered - CNN
Measles, previously declared eliminated in the United States, is making a comeback. Here is what families need to know about the highly contagious virus.
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“Crisis” of Seriously Ill Migrants Slams Border Patrol — TB, Pneumonia, Influenza, Parasites - Judicial Watch
Weeks after mainstream media outlets reported that illegal immigrants don’t bring disease into the United States, the Border Patrol reveals that it is getting slammed daily with dozens of illegal immigrants carrying “serious illnesses.” This include
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Quiz: Myths and Facts About Spreading Germs
Take this WebMD quiz and find out how much you know about spreading germs.
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Gum disease–causing bacteria could spur Alzheimer’s | Science | AAAS
Once-fringy notion inspires clinical trials
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Health spending in US is finally slowing: Here's why | Fox Business
There are a few reasons why health spending growth has slowed.
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Faecal transplant researchers identify 'super-pooper' donors | Science | The Guardian
Study finds stool transplants from some donors are far more effective than others
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Zap: How Electric Therapy Is Curing Navy SEALs of PTSD … And Could Remake Brain Science - Defense One
Hundreds of vets have tried out an experimental new treatment that could change how the world addresses mental disorders.
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Drug maker payments to doctors linked to higher opioid overdose deaths
This appears to be the first study to link opioid marketing to overdose deaths and is likely to cast the pharmaceutical industry in a still harsher light.
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Man claims maggots used to eat away infection in foot saved his life | Fox News
A U.K. man said he is lucky to be alive and credits the 400 maggots used to eat away at a deadly infection in his foot with helping to save his life.
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How Tainted Drugs Reach Market And Make Patients SickerKaiser Health News
The Food and Drug Administration is supposed to inspect all factories, foreign and domestic, that produce drugs for the U.S. market. But a KHN review of thousands of FDA documents — inspection records, recalls, warning letters and lawsuits — reveals h
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Pictures of Turmeric Health Benefits
The yellow-orange spice turmeric may be trendy with the wellness crowd. But is it truly a super food? Here's what it can -- and can't -- do for your health.
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Surgeons are doing fewer knee surgeries - Harvard Health Blog - Harvard Health Publishing
Arthroscopic surgery is effective for certain knee problems, but not all. Still, they are often recommended, but this may be changing.
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Migrant illnesses run rampant, forcing U.S. Border Patrol to seek help
More than 450 arrived ill in a week through Sunday and 17 are hospitalized
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Dr. Marc Siegel: Miracles await -- 2019 will be a year of amazing strides in medical innovation | Fox News
Remember when Dr. McCoy on “Star Trek” was able to make diagnoses with a tricorder and perform brain surgery by simply putting a futuristic band around a patient’s head? That kind of medicine seemed like pure fantasy at the time.
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Slideshow: Bandaging & Treating Scrapes, Injuries, Burns From Head to Toe
Learn the best way to cover or wrap a scrape, cut, sprain, blister, or burn. WebMD shows you which first aid bandages will stay put for hard-to-cover injuries.
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Why losing a loved one really CAN break your heart: Stress triggers a 'storm' of the immune system | Daily Mail Online
Research in Scotland found an inflammatory response in MRI scans of patients with 'broken heart syndrome'. The heart muscles temporarily shut down, but it wasn't understood why.
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How to protect yourself in peak flu season, as illnesses rise in many states - CBS News
Flu season runs from October until about April, but usually peaks between December and February
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Staff Writer For Right-Wing News Site Dead After Falling Into A Coma From H1N1 Swine Flu | National News | BET |
Bre Payton was found unconscious in her room Thursday morning by a close friend.
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When to Go Organic: Pictures of the Best and Worst Picks
Organic food is grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, and other additives. But is it better for you? The answer might surprise you. Check out WebMD's slide show to learn more.
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Study links early puberty in girls to chemicals in shampoo, toothpaste and soap – even if only used by mother in pregn
Chemicals known as endocrine disrupters, commonly found in hygiene products, may mimic hormones and lead children to mature well before their natural time
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Your gut is directly connected to your brain, by a newly discovered neuron circuit | Science | AAAS
Find could lead to new treatments for obesity, depression
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FACT CHECK: Trump Says That Health Care Premiums Are Dropping Under His Watch
'We’ve taken bold action'
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Chronic fatigue syndrome may be due to an overactive immune system, study shows - CNN
An overactive immune system could be the reason some people develop chronic fatigue syndrome after an infection, researchers say. The finding can help with diagnoses and treatments for the chronic condition that can leave people bedridden in severe cases
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Estrogen Dominance, Our Gut and Fat Loss! - Oxygen Magazine
Learn how your gut health impacts your hormones and your waistline — and what you can do about it.
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Study shows magnesium optimizes vitamin D status – Scienmag: Latest Science and Health News
A randomized trial by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center researchers indicates that magnesium optimizes vitamin D status, raising it in people with deficient levels and lowering it in people with high levels. The study reported in the December issue of
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One big reason Americans are broke and overweight - MarketWatch
We’re making this major money mistake around food.
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How Does Your Neighborhood Affect Your Health? Living Near Nature Is Where It's At, Study Shows
Whenever I'm feeling gloomy, I sometimes want to just stay in my pajamas all day and drink copious cups of tea. While there's definitely a time and place to laze around on the couch, I've realized it's usually more helpful to get out of the…
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Health spending growth slows - CNNPolitics
It may not feel this way, but spending on health care actually grew more slowly last year.
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Patients suffer when states limit health-care choices | TheHill
These barriers to high-quality health care also impose long-lasting and even fatal harm on America’s most vulnerable patients.
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Why Is My Stomach Bloated? 15 Causes of Abdominal Bloating
You know the feeling: Your pants feel a bit tight, your belly feels a little too full -- your face might even be a bit puffy. You’re bloated. Find out why it happens and what you can do about it.
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Moods Quiz: In a Bad Mood? What Improves Your Mood?
Shake the blues with this WebMD quiz about your moods.
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Pictures: Forgetfulness -- Dementia Symptoms or Normal?
It’s not unusual to have a few “senior moments” as you get older. But how do you know when to be concerned?
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Pictures: How Your Height Affects Your Health
You can’t control how tall you are, but your height can play a role in some medical conditions. Find out more about how your height can affect your health.
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School Requires All Students Be Vaccinated After Recent Outbreaks
School is now requiring all students be vaccinated.
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What Is Dysbiosis? 7 Signs Your Microbiome Is Out Of Whack
Our bodies contain at least as many bacterial cells as human cells, yet the role of the bacterial cells in our health remains poorly understood. What we do know is that there are bad bacteria that can lead to infections and other health issues, as…
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Men's penises are half-an-inch smaller because of chemicals in non-stick frying pans | Daily Mail Online
Researchers at the University of Padua in Italy found chemicals called PFCs, which are in hundreds of everyday items, can lower testosterone levels in babies and teenagers.
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Pictures of Foods That Help and Hurt Your Asthma
Even though there's no specific asthma diet that can help your condition, certain foods may help or harm your breathing. Learn the pros and cons of fruits, veggies, fish, and more.
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CMS Gives States Ways They Can Bypass Obamacare Requirements
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This Is U.S.: Just 12 Percent Of American Adults Are Metabolically Healthy, Study Finds
The prevalence of what doctors consider good metabolic health is shockingly low in American adults, a new study finds. Researchers from the University of North Carolina's Gillings School of Global Public Health say that just 12 percent of the country's a
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Apple Watch could add two years to your life, research suggests
Apple watches could add two years to your life, a major study suggests.
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Pictures of the Best and Worst Foods From Your Supermarket’s Deli
No time to cook? Head to your supermarket’s deli for prepared dishes and sandwich ingredients. But keep in mind that some choices are healthier than others.
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Pictures of What Eye Color and Shape Say About Your Health
The eyes are more than just windows to your soul. They could be windows to your health, too.
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Air pollution takes years off lives. This tool shows how much. - Vox
How improving air quality could add years to people’s lives around the world.
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AFib Diet: 15 Foods to Avoid With Atrial Fibrillation
While these foods may not be strictly off-limits, you should think twice before you eat them to help keep your heart healthy.
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13 Reasons Why Sitting Too Much Is Bad for Your Health
Sit all day at the office? You might want to rethink that. Long hours in the chair are bad for your health. Find out why it’s time to get up and stretch your legs.
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Safe Food Handling: When to Toss Food Out in Pictures
It’s hard to know exactly how long it’s safe to keep different foods. Find out when it’s best to just throw out spoiled meat, bad produce, and more.
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Things that increase your risk of breast cancer - Business Insider
There are actually certain factors, however, that make you more or less likely to develop breast cancer, and many of them are under your control.
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One in four women say taking the contraceptive has damaged their mental health | Daily Mail Online
Dr Zoe Williams (pictured) presented an episode of Horizon revealing the pill can cause small increases in the risk of breast cancer and blood clots, and may be linked to higher rates of suicide attempts.
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Trade agreement could spark incredible new treatments for diseases – here’s how | Fox News
The trade agreement recently approved by President Trump and leaders of Mexico and Canada to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) would strengthen the economic incentives for American drug companies to develop new life-saving treatments
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A CPAP Machine Can Help Some Get Better Sleep But Insurers Don't Make It Easy : Shots - Health News : NPR
Millions of sleep apnea patients rely on CPAP breathing machines to get a good night's rest. Health insurers use a variety of tactics, including surveillance, to make patients bear the costs.
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Pictures: 16 Ways You May Be Hurting Your Joints
Your joints link bones together so you can bend your knees, wiggle your hips, and move your body. Learn how you might be preventing your joints from working their best.
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Socialized Medicine Requires Six Things — America Has None Of Them. | Investor's Business Daily
In the age of Trump, post-election Democrats have embraced the one issue they think can expand their power: socialized medicine.
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California Fire: What is the Impact on Health in the Long Run? | Medpage Today
'There is simply no precedent for this,' expert says at ACAAI annual meeting
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Health Problems, Medical Marijuana, and Treatment in Pictures
See the types of medical marijuana and find out what conditions it can treat in this WebMD slideshow.
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Pictures: Why Your Joints Are Stiff and How to Help Them
You use your joints to bend, touch, type, drive -- to do just about everything. Find out more about what can make your joints stiff and what you can do about it.
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School with chickenpox outbreak has high vaccination exemption rate
The Asheville Waldorf School in North Carolina has the state's largest chickenpox outbreak since a vaccine for the virus became available more than 20 years ago. The school has one of the highest vaccination exemption rates in the state.
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4 Better Ways To Address Pre-Existing Conditions Than Obamacare
Obamacare uprooted the entire market to address a small universe of truly uninsurable patients. A better reform would use a more specialized approach.
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7 in 10 Baby Deaths or Cases of Brain Damage at Birth Caused by Bad NHS Care | Breitbart
A study has found that 71 per cent of baby deaths or neonatal brain injuries could have been avoided if the NHS had given better care.
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Any Breastfeeding -- Even If Combined With Formula -- Cuts SIDS Risk In Half
Even a combination of breastfeeding and formula feeding appears to help substantially protect infants against dying from SIDS in their sleep.
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Ways to Exercise if You Hate to Work Out
You know you need to raise your heart rate a few times a week, but you don’t like to run and the gym’s never been your thing. Here are a few ways to make exercise easier and more fun.
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Energy Foods Slideshow: Foods that Give Your Diet an Energy Boost
WebMD shows you which foods may boost your energy level and have a positive impact on your mood.
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Vitamins You Need as You Age
Your body needs more of certain vitamins and minerals as you hit your 40s and beyond. Find out which ones will benefit you -- and which won’t.