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Menstrual Cups Safe and Effective, Study Says
A new study finds menstrual cups to be just as safe and as effective as disposable pads or tampons.
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Harmful Germs in Ocean Water? How to Tell
Recent cases of flesh-eating bacterial infections have made headlines, yet you’re far more likely to wind up with nausea, diarrhea, or a respiratory infection after a trip to the beach.
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Study: Tough State Gun Laws Help Keep Kids Safe
When states have stricter gun laws, fewer children die from gun violence, new research shows.
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As the most populous province in Canada, Ontario is home to various attractions for travellers with a variety of budgets. If you’re looking for a fun getaway, but you want to stay within your travel...
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Planning a family vacation can be exciting. You are excited to take off work and spend some quality time with the kids while creating the memories that will stay with them for a lifetime. But if you...
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Clues to Women’s Higher Odds for Alzheimer's
Rates of Alzheimer's disease are higher in women than in men, and researchers now think they know why.
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Autism Largely Caused by Genetics, Not Environment
he largest study of its kind, involving more than 2 million people across five countries, finds that autism spectrum disorders are 80% reliant on inherited genes.
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WHO Says Congo Ebola Outbreak Is Health Emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday called the year-old outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo a global health emergency.
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Overdose Deaths Fall for First Time in Decades
For the first time in three decades, drug overdose deaths in the United States fell last year.
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Ground Bison Linked to E. Coli Outbreak: CDC
An E. coli outbreak in the United States that's linked to ground bison produced by Northfork Bison Distributions, Inc. of Canada is being investigated by federal and state officials.
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Money Might Motivate Smokers to Quit Long Term
Financial rewards for quitting smoking do help smokers -- including pregnant women -- kick the habit and remain smoke-free, a new study confirms.
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The 'Bottom' Blood Pressure Number Matters, Too
A new study confirms that both numbers are, in fact, critical in determining the risk of heart attack and stroke.
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Study Casts Doubt on Safety of Herbal Drug Kratom
Kratom, made from the leaves of a Southeast Asian plant, is usually used to treat pain and addiction. But poison control center data shows it has been tied to seizures, withdrawal, hallucinations,...
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Diabetes Raises Heart Failure Risk More in Women
Diabetes brings with it a variety of long-term complications, but at least one of those -- heart failure -- is a bigger threat to women than men, new research suggests.
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EPA Won't Ban Pesticide Linked to Harm in Children
Even though the pesticide chlorpyrifos has been linked to brain harm in children, it will not be banned in the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday.
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Is Caffeine Fueling Your Anxieties?
For some people, caffeine may help with concentration and provide an energy boost, but it can cause problems for those with general anxiety disorder, said Dr. Julie Radico, a clinical psychologist...
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Pot Use During Early Pregnancy on the Rise
Pot use and pregnancy hardly go hand-in-hand for health reasons, but more American women are using marijuana just before and right after they become pregnant, new research warns.
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Heat Bakes the Nation, Here Are Some Safety Tips
Across two-thirds of the United States, over 115 million Americans live where some level of heat alert is already in effect, and 290 million will see temperatures soar past 90 degrees at some point in...
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Residents Unaware of Cancer-Causing Toxin in Air
Federal data show an increased cancer risk to neighborhoods across the country around plants that emit a gas called ethylene oxide, which is used to sterilize medical equipment.
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Listeria Fears Prompt Target, Fresh Market Recalls
The products were sold at Target and Fresh Market stores, and include egg salad, tuna salad and lobster salad.
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