THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2020 — Young black Americans face higher rates of stroke than others as a result of high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity,…
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E-cigarettes: five things to know
E-cigarettes have become hugely popular in the past decade but a rash of vaping-linked deaths and illnesses is feeding caution about a product, already banned…
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People know little about brain health but want to know more
People do not think about their own brain health and are unsure how to maintain it, according to a recent interview study in the Lifebrain…
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7 Things Every Woman Should Know About UTIs
Chances are, you've experienced the agonizing telltale symptoms of a urinary tact infection (UTI): the constant need to pee, and the awful burning sensation every…
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How do you know if you have bed bugs?
There are only a few things worse than hearing an exterminator uttering the words “bed bugs.” Actually, no, that’s probably the worst. Notoriously difficult to eradicate,…
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What we know about the US vaping illness outbreak
U.S. health officials continue to look for patterns in the hundreds of serious lung injuries reported in people who use e-cigarettes and other vaping devices….
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Bernie Sanders Is Having Heart Trouble: What You Need to Know About His Health Scare
Senator Bernie Sanders had two stents inserted to treat an artery blockage after experiencing chest pain, the New York Times reports. Jeff Weaver, an adviser to Senator…
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Should you get the flu shot? What to know about the 2019-20 flu season
CDC wants you to get a flu shot before it’s too late Warning of a potentially severe flu season, the Centers for Disease Control recommends…
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Most American adults do not know that HPV causes oral, anal, and penile cancers
More than 70% of U.S. adults are unaware that human papillomavirus (HPV) causes anal, penile, and oral cancers, according to an analysis led by researchers…
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Nearly 3 in 10 Philadelphians know someone who’s died from opioid use, Pew survey finds
In a stark illustration of the depths of Philadelphia’s opioid crisis, a new survey of city residents found that nearly a third—29% – know someone…
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