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Many people see pharmacists as the white-coated, behind-the-counter individuals who dispense pills in a bottle. While they do perform that important service, they are also capable of a lot more....
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A new analysis of data collected from more than 300,000 adolescents worldwide show that more than a third engage in risky behaviors that could lead to premature death.
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The influenza season officially runs from October to as late as May each year. Activity peaks around the end of the year and into January, which means that the U.S. is in its peak period. In some...
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You know you have to rush to the ER and call your doctor right away when your chest hurts and you can’t breathe. These are signs you can’t ignore. But some insignificant symptoms that many would...
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Some of the most talked about health topics of 2019 are negative – measles, food recalls, deaths from smoking e-cigarettes. But it has not all been bad news. Yes, 2019 was the worst year for...
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How do major North American airlines compare based on the healthfulness of their meals, snacks, and available beverages? The Diet Detective is on the case.
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Halloween is the one day a year when everyone can appreciate a good fright. But for many, the scariest part of Halloween is actually what comes next: realizing what eating several pounds of candy...
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Teeth are the hardest things in the body, and some of the most practical. Without them, we couldn’t chew our food into easier digestibility; we’d have a hard time making ourselves understood when...
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Fad diets seem to be popping up in greater numbers these days. And yet, obesity levels have been on the rise globally, nearly tripling since 1975, according to the World Health Organization. With all...
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A fifth of all students between 12 and 18 years of age in the country have been bullied, according to the National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Justice, though up to one-third of...
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New research shows that for those afflicted with type 2 diabetes, losing even 15 or 20 pounds can send the disease into remission. Some 400 million people worldwide have type 2 diabetes, a condition...
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Green tea has long been hailed for a variety of health benefits. Among other things, it is said to improve brain function and physical performance and possibly lower the risk of contracting...
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Alcohol is a superlative social lubricant — an icebreaker on the rocks — as well as an inspiration for art and literature, an attitude-adjuster, and often just a pure sensory pleasure. It can...
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New research shows just how deep the homelessness problem is across major cities in the largest state. However, the city with the highest rate of homelessness is not in California.
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