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Older adults at high risk for heat illness
Learn the signs of heatstroke and how to help. -
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Amid EpiPen shortages, alternatives are available
EpiPen shortages are ongoing in some areas. -
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A plant-based diet may help reduce type 2 diabetes risk
But not all plant foods are equally good for you. -
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Teen healthcare: Who's in charge here?
Letting teens take the reins now may help them later. -
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Bathing before bedtime can improve sleep
But timing and temperature matter. -
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Many airline medical kits are not child-friendly
They may lack the right drugs for an in-flight emergency. -
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5 tasty ways to use fresh tomatoes
Try these recipes if you're running out of ideas. -
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How to identify 3 poisonous plants
Would you know poison ivy and sumac if you saw them? -
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Does screen time trigger teen depression?
A rise in media use may lead to a fall in self-esteem. -
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After a stroke, a home support network helps healing
These tools can help stroke survivors navigate recovery. -
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Pet your stress away
Even brief animal interactions can lower stress hormones. -
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Blood pressure: Both numbers matter
When either number climbs too high, so do the health risks. -
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Too much phone time may pose problems for college students
1 in 5 may be negatively affected by their smartphone use. -
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How to cope with a summer cold
Learn how to avoid them too. -
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3 reasons your child needs a back-to-school checkup
Kids from kindergarten to college benefit. -
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Hormone therapy for prostate cancer may raise dementia risk
Men should discuss the pros and cons with their doctors. -
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Why menthols may make it harder for black smokers to quit
Nearly 80 years of targeted marketing may be a factor. -
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Is there such a thing as too much coffee?
You may love your coffee, but don't go overboard. -
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Is grandma or grandpa spoiling your child with screen time?
The answer is likely yes, a new study suggests. -
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Stress and cancer: What's the connection?
Stress may have serious, long-term health consequences.
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