People with pink cheeks are considered the picture of health. But it’s one thing to have a rosy glow and…
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No Evidence Coffee Increases Risk of High Blood Pressure
Despite earlier concerns, downing lots of coffee doesn’t seem to increase the risk of high blood pressure, according to a…
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People better at tasting bitter may have stronger immunity
People who find Brussels sprouts unbearably bitter may also find a health upside to their keen sense of taste. The…
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NY continues crackdowns on synthetic drugs
ALBANY, N.Y. – New York officials are continuing crackdowns on synthetic drugs with new health department rules aimed at sellers.…
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Eggs From Iowa Farms Could Come to a Table Near You
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Iowa hens at the heart of a massive recall are still laying eggs that could end…
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Officials probe E. coli outbreak in 6 states
Health officials are investigating a mysterious and scattered outbreak of the E. coli bacteria linked to 14 illnesses and one…
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Too Tired? 5 Ways to Get More Zzzs
If you think that you can skimp on sleep during the week and make up for it on the weekend—and…
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Global Obesity Rates Have Doubled Since 1980, Study Says
Obesity rates aren’t just climbing in the United States, three new studies show that it is on the rise all…
Read MoreWhat’s in your medicine cabinet?
Is your medicine cabinet a mess of over-the-counter pain relievers, expired prescriptions and out-dated creams? One doctor advises that when…
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Group: Study needed on health effects of fracking for natural gas
The public health effects of shale gas development need to be rigorously studied as production rapidly spreads in the United…
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