 If you’re preparing to send your child off to college soon, you’re probably focused on squeezing in some last-minute family time and picking up all the necessary dorm gear. Here’s one other thing...
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 Being a kid in the summer is often about playing outside, but if you don’t protect your child from the sun’s ultraviolet rays, his or her chances of developing skin cancer later in life increases...
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 Being a kid in the summer is often about playing outside, but if you don’t protect your child from the sun’s ultraviolet rays, his or her chances of developing skin cancer later in life increases...
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 Paying a few bucks for a cup of coffee several times a day can blow a college student’s budget pretty quickly. Over two semesters, that java habit can cost about $1,260—and that's without any esp...
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 Paying a few bucks for a cup of coffee several times a day can blow a college student’s budget pretty quickly. Over two semesters, that java habit can cost about $1,260—and that's without any esp...
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 If you're planning a summer trip overseas, you may be preoccupied with booking airfare and finding lodging, but certain destinations require an extra step of planning: travel vaccines. You might...
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 If you're planning a summer trip overseas, you may be preoccupied with booking airfare and finding lodging, but certain destinations require an extra step of planning: travel vaccines. You might...
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 Whether it's grilled salmon, peel-it-yourself shrimp, or a festive clambake, fish and shellfish are often the star of summer meals. But how do you make sure you're serving up seafood that's safe ...
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 Whether it's grilled salmon, peel-it-yourself shrimp, or a festive clambake, fish and shellfish are often the star of summer meals. But how do you make sure you're serving up seafood that's safe ...
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 If you’re preparing to send your child off to college soon, you’re probably focused on squeezing in some last-minute family time and picking up all the necessary dorm gear. Here’s one other thing...
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Let's be honest, who knows better than them? From Woman's Day
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 When Kari Benson was an undergraduate at the University of South Carolina doing laboratory research on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, acquaintances often asked if she could hook them u...
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 When Kari Benson was an undergraduate at the University of South Carolina doing laboratory research on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, acquaintances often asked if she could hook them u...
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 A little bleach goes a long way.
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 Is your number two normal?
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 Hint: It changes as you get older.
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 If your child is a college student—or soon to be one—making sure he or she is fully vaccinated is critically important, especially for those who will be living in a dorm or another shared space. ...
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 If your child is a college student—or soon to be one—making sure he or she is fully vaccinated is critically important, especially for those who will be living in a dorm or another shared space. ...
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 Nine years ago, Pia Hauk, M.D., a pediatric allergist at the National Jewish Health hospital in Denver, received the kind of phone call no parent wants to get: Her young daughter had suffered a s...
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 Nine years ago, Pia Hauk, M.D., a pediatric allergist at the National Jewish Health hospital in Denver, received the kind of phone call no parent wants to get: Her young daughter had suffered a s...
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Police in the Connecticut city of New Haven have arrested one man in connection with a spate of synthetic marijuana overdoses that sickened scores of people at a park this week. 
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Nationwide, the rate of opioid use disorder among women delivering babies more than quadrupled over the 15-year period ending in 2014, according to a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report published Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 
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There have been 78 cases of Ebola reported in the current outbreak in North Kivu and Ituri provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo as of Wednesday, the World Health Organization said Friday. 
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The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced the approval of the first generic version of EpiPen. 
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More than 72,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2017, up nearly 7% from 2016, according to preliminary data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The 2017 preliminary death count for all 50 states and the District of Columbia represents a twofold increase over a decade, the CDC says. 
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The US Food and Drug Administration has raised alarm about one way people might access opioids to misuse and abuse: their pets. 
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Some types of oat cereals, oatmeal, granola and snack bars contain higher levels of a chemical found in the weed killer Roundup than what the Environmental Working Group considers safe, according to a report released Wednesday by the advocacy group. 
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Florida is dealing with a toxic algae problem on multiple fronts. Here's what that means for your health. 
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Thyroid medications recalled voluntarily by manufacturer after FDA issues warning to Chinese manufacturing supplier. 
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More than 100 cases of measles have been diagnosed this year in 21 states and the District of Columbia, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Wednesday. 
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For decades, mystery has swirled around what happened to the founding population of the remote Easter Island, known for its towering stone statues depicting large carved heads. A long-held theory suggests that after the islanders set up camp and carved the giant statues, they destroyed their own society through infighting and a depletion of natural resources. 
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They call her "Cardi Bardi, banging body / Spicy mami, hot tamale" -- and she's got an image to maintain. 
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The benefits of exercise are widely known: it helps you live longer and lowers risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. A new study published Wednesday in The Lancet Psychiatry journal suggests that when done in moderation, it leads to better mental health as well. 
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In a jaw-dropping moment caught on video, an 18-year-old high school senior rushes to escape from the hospital that saved her life and then, she says, held her captive. 
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Since CNN published the "Escape from the Mayo Clinic" stories, Mayo Clinic issued several responses that are critical of CNN's reporting. Mayo's responses misrepresent several facts. 
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Alyssa Gilderhus' family begged for her to be sent to Mayo Clinic. They never thought they'd have to help her escape a few months later. 
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When Parchment, Michigan, learned that its tap water had the contaminant PFAS at up to 200 times federally recommended levels, the city and state immediately took action. But for residents, it's created a sense of anxiety over their health and the health of their families. 
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Kate Weissman's parents paid $95,000 for her cervical cancer treatment after her insurer denied coverage. She's now cancer-free. One medical director who denied coverage isn't board-certified in "gynecologic oncology" and was once disciplined for her tattoo removal business. 
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In the 1980s and early 1990s, American epidemiologist Gary Slutkin was in Somalia, one of six doctors working across 40 refugee camps containing a million people. His focus was on containing the spread of tuberculosis (TB) and cholera. 
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For school designers and architects, the current debate about how to make schools safer focuses too much on add-on measures. 
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As Katie Stubblefield brushed her fingers across her face, she could feel the wound. 
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This photo is testament to an undying hope in the face of heartbreak after heartbreak. 
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As A$AP Rocky's "Praise the Lord" begins blaring through the speaker, Matt Maxey smiles. "Turn it up," he says, pointing his finger to the sky. Maxey is animated, kinetic. But he isn't just dancing; he's bringing the song to life. Every move has meaning. 
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If you're like many people, the more you drink, the more you eat. 
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A low-carb or high-carb diet raises your risk of death, a new study suggests, with people eating the food staple in moderation seeing the greatest benefits to their health. 
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Veganism, the plant-based diet which shuns meat and dairy, is having its time in the sun. Since 2008, there has been a 350% increase in the number of self-described vegans in the UK alone. Where this motivation stems from is varied, but includes concerns about animal welfare, worries about the environment and religious reasons. 
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Life expectancy fell across the majority of high-income countries, signaling a collective and simultaneous decline among affluent nations for the first time in decades, a new study finds. 
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As a 48-year-old, fairly fit, working mother of two young boys (I had both kids in my 40s), I try to avoid mirrors as much as possible when I'm in a bathing suit. Recently, however, I happened to catch a glance of my backside, and let's just say I wasn't too thrilled with the sagging specimen reflecting back at me. 
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Turmeric is a popular spice similar to ginger, known for its bright yellow color and use in curry powders and mustards. Turmeric has been used for medicinal purposes for nearly 4,000 years. 
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A drug called K2 is believed to be behind more than 100 overdoses in New Haven, Connecticut, this week. Some of those who overdosed experienced speeding heart rates, difficulty breathing and vomiting. Others were found collapsed in a semiconscious or unconscious state on the New Haven Green, the downtown park. 
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Three out of four women develop thrush at least once and 6% suffer repeatedly, scientists say.
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Drug policy campaigners say the government is responsible for "vulnerable people dying in droves".
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The process, where the tongue is cut in half, can lead to blood loss and nerve damage, experts say.
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Scientists have successfully transplanted a bioengineered lung into a pig.
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A massive rise in syphilis cases since 2011 has become a public health emergency, experts say.
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These cosmetic procedures pose a serious risk of burns, scarring and recurring pain, warn experts.
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Pharmaceuticals giants Novartis and Sanofi are building stockpiles of drugs in case of Brexit disruption.
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Inside a steroid clinic in Newport, south Wales - the first of its kind in the UK.
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A survey also showed that younger people were more likely to consider cosmetic surgery than older people.
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Lindsay van Dijk is the first humanist lead chaplain in the NHS.
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Laceinne Cooper is raising her child on a plant-based diet. She explains how and why.
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A writer's father opens up for the first time after she rewrote her show to encompass his mental health.
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Carla and Selina admit they can get through 700 nappies a month.
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Alcohol misuse is the "greatest healthcare problem facing Northern Ireland", a coroner has said.
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Collin Smith has welcomed a move by his council to fine dog owners who do not pick up after their pets.
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There's a debate in Sweden over their reliability after women reported unwanted pregnancies.
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The sessions are run in a bid to help women boost their self-confidence as they fight against cancer.
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An Australian city has been successfully protected from the mosquito-borne disease, researchers say.
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Researchers are feeding genetically modified crops to farmed salmon to see if it boosts their nutritional value.
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Polly Kerr is one of a growing number of single women to have opted for IVF.
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In January Aurelia Brouwers drank poison supplied by a doctor and lay down to die. She was 29.
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The BBC's Katy Watson speaks to supporters and opponents of the abortion bill ahead of a key vote.
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Use of coils, implants and injections has nearly doubled in a decade, NHS figures show.
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Shops continue to sell the illegal cream as Trading Standards struggle to regulate the sector.
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Five ways a BBC investigation sparked reform in Nigeria's pharmaceutical industry against legal highs.
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How taking part in a study for autistic children using Google glasses and an app helped one boy.
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Alcohol abuse is bad for the brain - but could there be health benefits for moderate drinkers?
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Will you be able to use the European Health Insurance Card when the UK leaves the EU?
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Moderate carbohydrate consumption is best for health and longevity, researchers say.
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E-cigarettes are much less harmful than tobacco and shouldn't be treated the same way, MPs warn.
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A 42-year-old woman was hit by a shuttlecock when she was 14 and thought the lens had fallen out.
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A cancer drug can unlock the liver's ability to regenerate, early stage research suggests.
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Researchers reveal how chemicals in some vegetables can prevent bowel cancer.
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The New York medical school will fund all students, due to fears of graduates' "overwhelming" debt.
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Half of neonatal units lack equipment to check babies are breathing properly, a study suggests.
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Infants in prams can be exposed to up to 60% more pollution than adults, a study suggests.
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Near-death experiences are caused by changes in how the brain operates, say researchers.
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E-cigarette vapour disables important immune cells in the lung and boosts inflammation.
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A large trial in Burkina Faso suggests listening to the radio could improve child health.
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The women say the Essure implant may have caused wide-ranging problems, including chronic pain.
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The new owner of the Monsanto group insists glyphosate use is safe despite a cancer payout.
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Scientists show innate ability is not the explanation for men navigating better than women.
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How did British medical worker Janet Parker become the world's last victim of smallpox?
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Exercising three to five times a week helps improved wellbeing over a month, US research finds.
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Newly discovered trick used by viruses makes them more dangerous.
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When applied at home or by untrained nail technicians, reactions can occur, skin experts say.
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Could cooler testicles make for better swimming sperm - and more of them?
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Campaigners on both sides rallied outside parliament as voting took place in Buenos Aires.
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Doctors say deaths are still rare but we need to open our eyes to the risk.
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The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists warns about low success rates and high costs.
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Heart attack patients are more likely to survive if they are treated by a female doctor, a study suggests.
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Increases to life expectancy in the UK have stalled since 2011, data from the ONS reveals.
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The changes are similar to those seen in the early stages of heart failure, experts say.
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