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Soy's Heart Benefits Hold Steady Over Time
The team's findings come as the FDA mulls possibly removing the right to a labeling claim that soy "may reduce the risk of heart disease," first approved by the agency in 1999.
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Where a Woman's Fat Lies Hints at Heart Risks
Researchers report that if you look more like an apple than a pear, your chances of heart trouble are heightened, even if you are a normal weight.
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Most Americans Have Never Had an HIV Test: CDC
Less than 40% of Americans have ever had an HIV test.
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Recall: Fresh Vegetables for Listeria Risk
The fresh vegetable products originated from a Growers Express production facility in Biddeford, ME, and were distributed across the United States. Most were sold in stores in Connecticut, Maine, and...
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Surgery Helps Babies With One Heart Chamber Live
When babies are born without one heart chamber, a special surgery can save their lives. But a new study shows that these patients face lifelong health issues that require special care.
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FAQ: All About Ticks 2019
After feeding on a host animal’s blood, the adult female lays eggs -- from 1,500 to as many as 5,000.
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Need Emergency Air Lift to Hospital? It Could Cost You $40,000
The median charge of an air ambulance trip was $39,000 in 2016, about 60% more than the $24,000 charged just four years earlier, researchers found.
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Millions Hurt by 'Secondhand' Alcohol of Others
A new study finds the effects of "secondhand" alcohol harms are widespread, with nearly 1 in 5 Americans -- 53 million people -- reporting having been harmed by someone else's drinking during the past...
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Anti-Vax Push a 'Man-Made' Health Bind: Scientists
The experts called on governments and policymakers to support laws that limit exemptions from mandatory vaccination and to regard childhood vaccination as an essential service -- in line with services...
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Iodine Rx for Thyroid Raises Cancer Risk: Study
This new study included nearly 19,000 patients who received radioactive iodine for hyperthyroidism (mainly Graves' disease) between 1946 and 1964. None of them had cancer at the start of the study.
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Pot a Substitute to Opioids or Sleep Meds for Many
The findings stem from a survey of 1,000 people who use marijuana in Colorado, where it is legal. Of the 65% who said they use pot to quell pain, 80% said it was very or extremely helpful.
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Long summer days mean plenty of warm sunshine and tempting sugary snacks. While you might want to reach for those sweet treats to help you and your family cool down, it’s important to remember that...
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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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Dog Treats Linked to Salmonella
While the FDA and CDC are still investigating, Pet Supplies Plus has recalled its bulk pig ear product, Pig Ear Treats.
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Can Early Exposure Fix Food Allergies?
Evidence suggests that slow, sustained exposure to peanuts under a doctor’s care may cut the odds of an accidental reaction down the line in kids and adults.
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Crowdsourcing to Fund Rare Disease Research
Some families decide to fund treatment research and development themselves as they race against time to find a cure for diseases that are too rare to be notice by big drug companies.
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10 Anti-Aging Hair Care Tips
Hair experts share their best anti-aging hair care tips and tricks to keep your strands looking healthy and youthful to represent your individual style.
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How Pushups Can Help Men's Hearts
A recent study, of men and pushups, strengthens the case that muscle-building promotes heart health. "Even if you can only do a little exercise, you get tremendous benefits," a fitness expert says.
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Eyedrops Sold at Walmart, Walgreens Recalled
Altaire says the products, which are designed to be sterile, may not be, raising the risk of infections and even death, the FDA says.
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Things Your Gynecologist Wants You to Know
It may be uncomfortable talking to your OB/GYN about your most intimate health concerns, but it’s in your best interest to open and honest. These tips can help you overcome the awkwardness.
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