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  Young Athletes Need to Be Sidelined After Bout of Mono

  Young sports buffs recovering from mononucleosis may be itching to return to the game...

  • Posted April 14, 2019
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  Kids’ ER Visits for Swallowing Toys, Foreign Objects Have Doubled Since 1990s

  About 100 kids a day are rushed to U.S. emergency rooms after accidentally swallowing...

  • Posted April 12, 2019
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  Hospital Privacy Curtains Could Be Breeding Ground for Germs

  Privacy curtains in hospital rooms might offer patients some personal dignity, but they can...

  • Posted April 12, 2019
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  Many Misdiagnosed With MS

  Almost one in five multiple sclerosis patients may be misdiagnosed with the autoimmune disease,...

  • Posted April 11, 2019
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  Still No Source as E. Coli Outbreak Grows to 96 Cases Across 5 States: CDC

  U.S. health officials say an outbreak of E. coli illness from an unknown source...

  • Posted April 10, 2019
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  Ten Infant Deaths Linked to Fisher-Price Rock ‘N Play Sleepers

  (HealthDay News) — Ten infants are known to have died in the Fisher-Price Rock...

  • Posted April 8, 2019
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  CDC Investigates Mystery E. Coli Outbreak Affecting 5 States

  U.S. health officials say they are investigating an outbreak of E. coli gastrointestinal illness...

  • Posted April 5, 2019
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  Heart Deaths Declined After Obamacare Began

  Medicaid expansion under “Obamacare” may have quickly translated into fewer heart disease deaths among...

  • Posted April 5, 2019
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  High Insulin Costs Come Under Fire on Capitol Hill

  For many Americans, the cost of lifesaving insulin is simply too high, leading as...

  • Posted April 4, 2019
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  Douching: More Harmful Than Helpful

  Douching is the age-old practice of using a solution to attempt to clean the...

  • Posted April 2, 2019
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  Spring Break Is No Vacation From Contact Lens Care

  Spring break may mean sun and fun for lots of college kids, but it...

  • Posted March 30, 2019
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  When You Need to See a Dermatologist

  You might think of seeing a skin specialist for cosmetic procedures, to freshen skin...

  • Posted March 29, 2019
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  Health Tip: Carbon Monoxide Safety

  (HealthDay News) — Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as “the invisible killer” because it’s...

  • Posted March 29, 2019
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  Tone Your Upper Arms With These Effective Bicep Curls

  Toned biceps not only give your upper body a sleek look, but they’re also...

  • Posted March 26, 2019
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