Health Tip: Stranded During a Snowstorm
(HealthDay News) — Winter weather is unpredictable, and you may find yourself stranded in your car during a snowstorm. The Ready.gov website recommends: Pull…
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Health Tip: Using Household Chemicals
(HealthDay News) — Many household chemicals, such as pesticides or harsh cleaning agents, can be harmful if they are inhaled or splashed onto the…
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Proposed Dietary Guidelines Not a Green Light to Eat What You Want
THURSDAY, Feb. 12, 2015 (HealthDay News) — People who follow a heart-healthy diet won’t see much change in their eating habits if, as reported,…
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Women with Type 1 Diabetes Twice as Likely as Men to Die from Heart Disease
Women with type 1 diabetes have an increased excess risk of death from all causes and an increased excess risk of death from heart…
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Health Tip: Shovel Snow Properly
(HealthDay News) — You can easily strain a muscle — or worse — while you’re shoveling snow. So make sure you follow the proper…
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Residential Treatment Program Helps Obese Kids Lose Weight, Study Finds
MONDAY, Feb. 9, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Extremely obese kids in an intensive 10-month residential treatment program lost more weight than their counterparts, and…
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Health Tip: Ready to Quit Smoking?
(HealthDay News) — Smoking can lead to a number of serious health problems, from cancer to heart disease. And quitting the habit can foster…
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Vyvanse Approved for Binge-Eating Disorder
MONDAY, Feb. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults with…
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Health Tip: Using Sunscreen
(HealthDay News) — While anyone who applies sunscreen will benefit from its protection, some people should never venture outside without it, experts say. The…
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Health Tip: Handling Your Child’s Fears About Weight
(HealthDay News) — What does a parent do if you hear your child lament, “I’m fat?” The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests: Discussing…
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