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  Delaying Baby’s First Bath May Bring Benefits

  If you want breastfeeding to go smoothly, you might want to ask the hospital...

  • Posted January 24, 2019
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  4 Exercises for a Better Back

  To strengthen your back — the most commonly injured part of the body —...

  • Posted January 22, 2019
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  Could Neck-Strengthening Prevent Some Concussions?

  Boosting athletes’ neck strength in the off season might reduce their concussion risk in...

  • Posted January 20, 2019
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  Disrupted Sleep Plagues Hospital Patients, But New Program Might Help

  Anyone who has cared for a hospitalized loved one knows that frequent nighttime sleep...

  • Posted January 18, 2019
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  Many Oncologists in the Dark About LGBTQ Health Needs

  Most cancer specialists are comfortable treating LGBTQ patients, but many aren’t confident in their...

  • Posted January 18, 2019
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  Two-Thirds of Poor U.S. Women Can’t Afford Menstrual Pads, Tampons: Study

  A study of nearly 200 poor women living in the St. Louis area found...

  • Posted January 16, 2019
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  Dermatologists Cut Back on Antibiotics But Still Prescribe the Most

  U.S. dermatologists are prescribing fewer antibiotics overall but are writing more short-term orders for...

  • Posted January 16, 2019
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  Play It Safe With Winter Sports

  Skiing, snowboarding, skating and sledding are great ways to have winter fun, but be...

  • Posted January 13, 2019
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  Foot Stools Move Human Stool Along

  A simple potty stool under your feet might help cure constipation, researchers say. “These...

  • Posted January 10, 2019
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  Making the Most of a Well-Woman Checkup

  Don’t wait until you get sick to see a doctor — wellness visits for...

  • Posted January 2, 2019
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  You Can Have a Role to Play in ER Care

  There are few life events more unsettling than being in a hospital emergency room....

  • Posted January 2, 2019
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  Health Tip: What is Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy?

  (HealthDay News) — PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy is a relatively new treatment for pain,...

  • Posted December 31, 2018
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  Health Tip: Nail Changes to Take Seriously

  (HealthDay News) — A change in your nails may be no cause for concern,...

  • Posted December 28, 2018
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  Health Tip: Choose the Right Doctor

  (HealthDay News) — When you’re looking for a new doctor, find someone you feel...

  • Posted December 27, 2018
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