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Battling Back Pain
3 top tips to stop back pain at work.... Read more..
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Lipstick Lowdown
Researchers test 32 lip products and discover lead and other metals, some at worrisome levels.... Read more..
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HPV Infection Protection
In the battle against cervical cancer, can 2 doses of the HPV vaccine protect as well as the recommended 3 doses?... Read more..
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Anti-depressants and Surgery
New research shows taking SSRIs may increase the risk of bleeding and other serious problems after surgery.... Read more..
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Home Birth Guidelines
The American Academy of Pediatrics issues new recommendations for protecting mom and baby during home birth.... Read more..
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Controlling Hypertension
5 Simple Ways to Help Lower Your Blood Pressure.... Read more..
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Diabetes Report Card
Are Americans with diabetes meeting their care goals?... Read more..
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Cardiac Consequences?
Does binge drinking in college increase the risk of serious heart problems later in life?... Read more..
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How Chiropractic Care Helped One Man Get His Wiggle Back
He's the original "Blue Wiggle," and possibly the last person on this planet you'd ever recognize as suffering from clinical depression.... Read more..
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Prescription Drug Problem
Teen misuse and abuse of prescription drugs up 33 percent over the last 5 years, study says.... Read more..
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Food for Thought
Are parents of adolescents too controlling when it comes to how much their children eat?... Read more..
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Digging in for Weight Loss
Men and women who take part in this activity have a lower body mass index than neighbors who don't? Find out what it is.... Read more..
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Buffet Battle
How can you visit that all-you-can-eat buffet without busting your diet? Research says.... Read more..
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Colic Migraine Connection?
New study finds children who have migraines are more likely to have been colicky infants.... Read more..
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I'd like to cut back on the amount of red meat I eat but I know I need the protein. What are some healthy meals I can prepare?
Not only is reducing the amount of red meat in your diet good for you, but it also allows you to explore other fun protein options. Try starting off with Meatless Mondays -- one day a week you can replace red meat with fish, poultry, tofu or legumes.... Read more..
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High-tech Mammography Debate
Is Computer-aided Detection (CAD) during mammography better at catching early and late stage breast cancers?... Read more..
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Breastfeeding Duration
New research shows breastfeeding longer than 12 months may increase a child's risk for iron deficiency.... Read more..
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Are You An Apple or a Pear?
New research shows your body shape may impact your risk for kidney disease.... Read more..
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Antibiotic Resistance and Overuse
You may be surprised by the number of antibiotic prescriptions being written in the U.S. Check out the results of a new CDC study.... Read more..
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Air Pollution and Childhood Cancer
A new study finds a link between air pollution exposure during pregnancy and childhood leukemia.... Read more..