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(NewsUSA) - Nearly 60 million women of child bearing age in the U.S. use the birth control pill as their number-one contraceptive of choice.
While experts say that the pill is safe and effective, …
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5/13/19
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Dear Doctor: I’m a tea drinker, and I like it best when it’s steaming hot. My sister says drinking liquids that hot is bad for you, and that they can cause cancer. Is she right? Should I be …
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5/12/19
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Dear Doctor: Our granddad went through a really hard time after our grandmother died last summer. He turned into a hermit. Now he’s set on getting a dog, which our mom thinks is a bad idea because …
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5/5/19
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(StatePoint) When you think about exercise, you likely envision using the treadmill or lifting weights. But every bit as important to your long-term health and wellness are activities that keep your …
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5/5/19
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(NewsUSA) - Spring is full of fun celebrations and holidays, but did you know that May 4th is National Orange Juice Day? Celebrate with your friends and family by raising a refreshing glass of …
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5/2/19
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(StatePoint) New research suggests that Americans may be picking up paint brushes over remote controls.
Two-thirds of adults in a recent survey say they seek to use their creativity more in life, …
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4/30/19
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(StatePoint) Approximately 2.5 million people in the U.S. are living with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and as many as 75 percent …
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4/30/19
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(StatePoint) Visits to the doctor can be very productive with a little preparatory work in advance of the appointment, say experts.
“For some people, visits to the doctor can be daunting or even …
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4/29/19
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A non-surgical technique for lifting double chins, reducing puffiness around the eyes, and improving the appearance of wrinkles is now available in the form of an easy-to-use home kit called The Face …
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4/29/19
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Hello dear readers, and welcome to our first letters column of spring. We hope you’re enjoying the lengthening days and are recovering from the jolt of losing an hour to Daylight Saving Time. …
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4/28/19
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(NewsUSA) - In today's constant contact, cell-phone celebrated, digital world, most people can go days or even weeks without spending any time in natural sunlight. Instead, we eat breakfast inside, …
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4/23/19
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(NewsUSA) - Many people have trouble falling asleep, and there are many sleep supplement products available to help.
However, only certain products are truly effective at promoting the deepest, …
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4/22/19
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(NewsUSA) - In 2001, Alan Alderman was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Many people know ALS as Lou Gehrig's disease, named after the famous baseball player who got the …
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4/22/19
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Dear Doctor: I read that New York recently banned something called activated charcoal from all food and beverages. What is that, and why on Earth would anyone ever want to ingest it?Dear Reader: The …
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4/21/19
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(StatePoint) If you’ve been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) you know that it can impact many different areas of your life. What you may not know is that early and …
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4/21/19
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(StatePoint) More than 26 million Americans are living with asthma, including 6.2 million children. While there is no cure, asthma can be managed and treated so that those with the condition can live …
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4/17/19
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(StatePoint) Chances are high that you know someone with COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It’s the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S., and more than 16 million Americans have …
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4/15/19
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On April 27, the Montgomery County Health Department will have its Sixth annual Tire Amnesty Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be hosted in the parking lot of the health department, located at …
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4/15/19
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Dear Doctor: Our sons are ages 9, 11 and 14, and like all of the other schoolkids we know, they’re hauling around crazy-huge backpacks all day. What does that weight do to a child’s back? Can …
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4/14/19
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(StatePoint) Stress is a daily part of life but, left unchecked, can be bad for the body, mind and soul. Here are five great ways to reduce tension, relieve stress and feel better.
• Practice …
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4/9/19
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