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Swimmers Face a Little Known Danger: Fluid on the Lungs

Swimmers Face a Little Known Danger: Fluid on the Lungs

Evidence points to a link between open water swimming and a condition called swimming-induced...

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For Homeless People, Care Homes Offer a Safe Place to Die With Dignity

For Homeless People, Care Homes Offer a Safe Place to Die...

A growing number of homeless and underserved people are spending their last days...

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U.S. Seniors Bearing Brunt of COVID Wave – Is Help Coming?

U.S. Seniors Bearing Brunt of COVID Wave – Is Help Coming?

Americans 65 and older are dying at disproportionately higher rates from COVID-19....

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Powering Down Cellphone Use in Middle Schools

Powering Down Cellphone Use in Middle Schools

What some middle schools are doing to decrease phone usage among students.

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Study Pushes Back Smallpox Origins Another 2,000 Years

Study Pushes Back Smallpox Origins Another 2,000 Years

“Variola virus may be much, much older than we thought.”

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6 Minutes of Exercise May Help Shield Your Brain From Alzheimer's

6 Minutes of Exercise May Help Shield Your Brain From Alzheimer's

A new, small study suggests six minutes of high-intensity exercise might prolong...

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U.S. Cancer Deaths Decline Overall, But Prostate Cancers Make Rebound

U.S. Cancer Deaths Decline Overall, But Prostate Cancers...

Cancer deaths have declined 33% since 1991, saving an estimated 3.8 million lives....

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Happy, Loved Teens Become Heart-Healthier as Adults

Happy, Loved Teens Become Heart-Healthier as Adults

Researchers found that teenagers who generally felt happy, optimistic and loved...

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Younger Patients Are Getting More Joints Replaced

Younger Patients Are Getting More Joints Replaced

For a variety of reasons, the average age of joint replacement is dropping.

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Flu Cases Fall, But Not Admissions and Deaths

Flu Cases Fall, But Not Admissions and Deaths

The proportion of visits for respiratory illness drops for the fifth consecutive...

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Are You Using This Anti-COVID Secret Weapon?

Are You Using This Anti-COVID Secret Weapon?

More and more research shows that physical activity can lower the risk of getting...

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The Real Reason You’re Not Motivated to Exercise

The Real Reason You’re Not Motivated to Exercise

The difference between an active person and a sedentary one could come down to the...

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Dos and Don’ts of Dieting With Diabetes

Dos and Don’ts of Dieting With Diabetes

A well-balanced diet can help you keep your blood sugar levels in check and keep...

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A Focus on Fitness, Not Fatness

A Focus on Fitness, Not Fatness

The fear of gaining weight can cause people to believe that “skinny” is good, while...

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Snow Shoveling and Health Hazards: How to Clear Snow Safely This Winter

Snow Shoveling and Health Hazards: How to Clear Snow Safely...

Snow shoveling can be dangerous: One study found it’s responsible for 11,500 serious...

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Even With Insurance, ERs Can Cost a Bundle

Even With Insurance, ERs Can Cost a Bundle

Average out-of-pocket costs for emergency care surpass the savings of many patients....