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Vaccinations Rose After California Curbed Exemptions
After California eliminated nonmedical exemptions from vaccinations in 2016, the number of children receiving recommended immunizations rose -- especially in counties where "vaccine hesitancy" runs...
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Despite Danger, Tanning Beds Still a Fixture in Many Gyms
Almost all (99%) Planet Fitness gyms contacted said they offered customers access to tanning beds. Beds were also available in 65% of Anytime Fitness gyms and in 41% of Gold's gyms.
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Congress Raises Age to Buy Tobacco Products to 21
The measure was supported by many tobacco and e-cigarette companies.
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FDA Approves New Type of Drug to Treat Migraines
The FDA approved a new treatment option for migraine patients who cannot get relief from existing medications once an attack strikes.
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FDA Approves First Generic of Popular Blood Thinner
The FDA approved the first generic versions of the powerful blood thinner Eliquis (apixaban) used to prevent stroke and other conditions.
View ArticleThe History Of Santa Claus
Santa Claus has become one of the most recognizable folklore figures worldwide, and is one of the most iconic elements of this holiday season. His fur trimmed red outfit and bushy white beard is...
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Teachers Use Bread to Show Why Handwashing Matters
Still think hand sanitizers work just as well as soap and water? A recent classroom experiment gone viral might change your mind.
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Holidays Tough for People with 'Shopping Disorder'
Research shows that the ease of online purchasing could be making things worse for people with so-called "buying-shopping disorder," which is still debated as a stand-alone diagnosis.
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Could Family Dog Lower Child's Schizophrenia Risk?
New research suggests that growing up with a dog may lower schizophrenia risk by as much as 24%.
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Fatty Diets Tied to Vision Loss in Seniors
A study has linked diets high in red meat and fatty foods to age-related macular degeneration in seniors.
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More Hard-Boiled Eggs Recalled for Listeria
Almark Foods has expanded its recall of hard-boiled eggs to include products sold at grocery stores and major retailers nationwide, including Costco, Walmart, Kroger, and Trader Joes. The eggs may be...
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'Intermittent Fasting' Diet Could Boost Your Health
A new review in the New England Journal of Medicine says intermittent fasting helps stabilize blood sugar, reduce blood pressure and cholesterol, and may benefit brain health.
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Skin-Lightening Cream Could Cause Nerve Damage, CDC Report Warns
Doctors report that skin lightening cream from Mexico caused mercury poisoning in a California woman. She's not able to feed or care for herself.
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Could Brain Scans Spy Kids' Mood, Attention Problems?
Brain scans may help doctors diagnose children's mood and attention problems earlier in life.
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Regular Exercise Cuts Odds for 7 Major Cancers
The study authors found that the harder you exercise for that recommended time, the more you reduce your cancer risk.
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Could 1 Dose of HPV Vaccine Be Enough?
First introduced in 2006, the multi-dose human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can prevent most cervical and anal cancers among children and young adults exposed to the virus. It can also prevent the...
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B Strain Dominating Early in the Flu Season
Parents of small children should be concerned because the B strain is proving more dangerous for kids.
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Rep. John Lewis to Be Treated for Pancreatic Cancer
The 79-year-old said he was diagnosed during a "routine medical visit and subsequent tests."
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Insecticides Tied to Heart Disease Deaths
People who have been exposed to pyrethroid insecticides are three times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than those with low or no exposure.
View ArticleKeeping New Year’s Resolutions Is As Easy As 1,2,3!
It’s officially New Year’s resolution season and perhaps you have decided that this is the year to get in gear and improve an area of your life. According to Twitter Canada, most Canadians are making...
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