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Losing Weight: How Much and How Fast?Health News

Losing Weight: How Much and How Fast?

Everything you need to know about losing weight and keeping it off

May 6, 2024·2 min read
What Causes Colorectal Cancer?Health News

What Causes Colorectal Cancer?

Several non-genetic factors can affect colorectal cancer risk, study finds

April 15, 2024·2 min read
Safe and Healthy Easter TipsHealth News

Safe and Healthy Easter Tips

Five tips to keep your family healthy and safe this Easter weekend

March 11, 2024·2 min read
STIs in the USHealth News

STIs in the US

Nearly 1 in 5 people in the US had a sexually transmitted infection

February 26, 2024·2 min read
Spring Cleaning Safety TipsHealth News

Spring Cleaning Safety Tips

Everything you need to know to keep your family safe during spring cleaning

February 26, 2024·2 min read
Double-Check Your CerealHealth News

Double-Check Your Cereal

Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal linked to Salmonella infections

February 26, 2024·2 min read
Non-Contact Thermometers: What You Need to KnowHealth News

Non-Contact Thermometers: What You Need to Know

Everything you need to know about non-contact infrared thermometers

February 12, 2024·2 min read
Supplements for Mental Health?Health News

Supplements for Mental Health?

Some nutritional supplements may help treat mental health disorders

February 12, 2024·2 min read
Raw Milk a No-GoHealth News

Raw Milk a No-Go

Consuming raw milk can cause serious harm, CDC says

January 16, 2024·2 min read
A New Way to Prevent Brain Injuries in AthletesHealth News

A New Way to Prevent Brain Injuries in Athletes

FDA approves new device to protect athletes' brains from head impacts

January 9, 2024·2 min read
The Most Common Cancer in the WorldHealth News

The Most Common Cancer in the World

Breast cancer passes lung cancer to become the world's most common cancer

January 2, 2024·3 min read
Fighting Youth E-Cig UseHealth News

Fighting Youth E-Cig Use

FDA ramps up efforts to prevent youth e-cigarette use

March 21, 2023·2 min read
Want to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes? You Have OptionsHealth News

Want to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes? You Have Options

Your local pharmacist and Medicare's new program can help prevent diabetes

March 21, 2023·1 min read
Play On: Video Game to Improve ADHD ApprovedHealth News

Play On: Video Game to Improve ADHD Approved

FDA approves game-based EndeavorRx to improve attention in kids with ADHD

March 13, 2023·2 min read
Say No to Heart Disease This American Heart MonthHealth News

Say No to Heart Disease This American Heart Month

You can improve your heart health for American Heart Month and every month

February 21, 2023·3 min read
How Tobacco Harms Young ChildrenHealth News

How Tobacco Harms Young Children

WHO report calls for stronger tobacco control measures to protect children

February 21, 2023·2 min read
Give Your Heart a Tune-UpHealth News

Give Your Heart a Tune-Up

Nine ways to reduce your blood pressure and keep it down

February 13, 2023·2 min read
Taking Too Much Melatonin?Health News

Taking Too Much Melatonin?

Melatonin use has increased sharply in recent years, study finds

January 30, 2023·2 min read
How to Spot Fake COVID Tests OnlineHealth News

How to Spot Fake COVID Tests Online

Scammers are selling fake COVID-19 tests online, but you can avoid them

January 30, 2023·1 min read
How Binge Drinking Could Affect Your HeartHealth News

How Binge Drinking Could Affect Your Heart

Binge drinking tied to first hospital visits for atrial fibrillation

January 30, 2023·2 min read
Even One Drink a Day May Affect Your HeartHealth News

Even One Drink a Day May Affect Your Heart

One alcoholic drink per day linked to increased risk of atrial fibrillation

January 22, 2023·2 min read
Big Smiles for Children's Dental HealthHealth News

Big Smiles for Children's Dental Health

February is National Children's Dental Health Month: What you need to know

January 10, 2023·3 min read
Give Your Heart a Little LoveHealth News

Give Your Heart a Little Love

Improve your heart health for American Heart Month and every month

January 10, 2023·3 min read
Sick with the Flu? Here's What to Do NextHealth News

Sick with the Flu? Here's What to Do Next

Health officials offer advice on what to do if you get sick with the flu

January 4, 2023·2 min read