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  Certain Birthmarks Warrant Quick Treatment, Pediatricians Say

  For common birthmarks, doctors should abandon the traditional wait-and-see approach, a leading group of...

  • Posted December 26, 2018
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  Flexibility: A Must at Every Age

  Flexibility is a component of all types of movement — from everyday activities to...

  • Posted December 26, 2018
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  Health Tip: Dealing With a Pulled Hamstring

  (HealthDay News) — A pulled hamstring is a common injury for athletes who play...

  • Posted December 20, 2018
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  Docs Should Screen for Depression During, After Pregnancy

  Doctors should screen women for depression during and after pregnancy, the American Academy of...

  • Posted December 17, 2018
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  Animal, Bug Bites a Billion-Dollar Burden

  The bites of insects, spiders and dogs are a $1 billion yearly drain on...

  • Posted December 12, 2018
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  Health Tip: Help Create a Healthy Community

  (HealthDay News) — Where you choose to live can affect your health. Nearby parks...

  • Posted December 12, 2018
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  Hospital Discharge at Christmastime May Not Be a Gift for Some

  No one wants to spend the holidays in a hospital bed, but heading home...

  • Posted December 11, 2018
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  Break a Sweat Over the Holidays, but Do It Safely

  It’s great to get exercise during the holidays, as long as you take steps...

  • Posted December 8, 2018
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  More Are Seeking Mental Health Care, But Not Always Those Who Need It Most

  On the surface, the news looks good for America’s mental health — a new...

  • Posted December 7, 2018
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  Are Kids’ Playgrounds Really Safe?

  The numbers are alarming. According to U.S. health officials, more than 200,000 children aged...

  • Posted December 7, 2018
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  Many Americans Unaware of Promise of Targeted, ‘Personalized’ Medicine: Poll

  Medical science has made tremendous advances in “personalized medicine” — drugs that fight cancer...

  • Posted December 6, 2018
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  Could Soaps, Shampoos Be Pushing Girls Into Early Puberty?

  Exposure to chemicals found in a wide array of personal care products has been...

  • Posted December 4, 2018
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  Most Americans Lie to Their Doctors

  As many as 4 out of 5 Americans withhold important information from their doctor...

  • Posted December 4, 2018
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  Carb Cycling: An Exercise in Weight Loss

  Trying to choose between a high-carb and a low-carb diet? There’s a third option...

  • Posted November 30, 2018
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