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  • A black man drinks a bottle of water after a race. (Photo: runffwpu/Pexels)

    Drinking Water

    Growing research has found that bottled water has its own challenges — and regular tap water may be better in most situations.Read More
    23 Jan 2025
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    Banned

    On Jan. 15, 2025, the FDA announced the ban of Red No. 3, an artificial dye additive used to give thousands of food products a vibrant red color.Read More
    16 Jan 2025
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  • Weight Loss & GLP-1s

    You have likely heard about GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy for managing diabetes and obesity. But what are GLP-1 medications, and how do they work? Read More
    09 Jan 2025
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    Holiday Safety Tips

    From family get-togethers to shopping, the holidays can keep you busy. But wintry weather, holiday parties and festive decorations can pose a risk for children.Read More
    19 Dec 2024
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    Shingles

    Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox. It lies dormant in the nervous system then reemerges as painful rashes.Read More
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Yummy Gummies

21 Mar 2018
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Gummy Supplements Help You Stay Healthy No one probably gets all the vitamins they need each day, and there are tons of supplements on store shelves — regular, chewable and gummy vitamins can all be found in grocery and drug stores, as well as Walmart and Target. But which
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Microorganisms in your digestive tract not only help with digestion, but also affect overall health, including mood and susceptibility to illness and disease. (Photo: RyanKing999/Getty Images)

Gut Feeling

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Small Changes Make Big Differences in Gut The bacteria in your gut do more than simply help digest your food. The microorganisms living in your digestive tract can also influence your overall health, including your mood and susceptibility to illness and disease. Experts still
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Doctors recommend a colonoscopy every 10 years beginning at age 50. It should be done earlier and more frequently if you had a parent, sibling or child with colorectal cancer. (Image: Thinkstock)

Colorectal Cancer Awareness

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Are You a Higher Risk for Colorectal Cancer? Most people know doctors recommend a colonoscopy at age 50 to screen for colorectal cancers. What they might not realize is that earlier screening may be necessary if they have a family history of colorectal cancer or other disease
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Is an Artificial Hormone Essential for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis? Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is a condintion in which the body’s immune system attachks the thyroid, a gland located in the front of the neck below the adam’s apple. This can lead to
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Symptoms of heath disease and heart attack are different in women and men. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Heart Smart

28 Feb 2018
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Detecting Signs of Heart Disease in Women Many women may write off fatigue, body aches and even nausea as the result of stress or as an indication that they need to slow down and rest. What they might not realize is that those subtle symptoms could indicate something much more
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Ice hockey players should dress in layers, use the proper equipment and wear helmets to avoid injuries. (Photo: angel-beil/Instagram)

Weekend Warriors

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Training Helps Avoid Winter Sports Injuries Watching Olympic athletes zoom down the slopes or tear up the rink can inspire you to get involved in winter sports. But when you strap on skis or lace up skates, it is important to remember that you have not trained like an Olympian,
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