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Too many kids are falling short on sleep
Here's what you can do to help your child get more ZZZs. -
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What you need to know about the Zantac recall
Plus, how to find out if your medicine is on the list. -
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Is nighttime the right time to take blood pressure meds?
A bedtime dose may lower your risk of heart attack, stroke. -
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Artificial pancreas passes real-world test
The device has been submitted to FDA for approval. -
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Eye problems are a common diabetes complication
The longer you have diabetes, the greater your risk of vision loss. -
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10 facts you should know about lung cancer
A harsh truth about lung cancer is that it usually doesn't cause symptoms until it's advanced. -
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Weight-loss surgery may lower the risk of birth defects
Losing weight can have a positive payoff for your baby. -
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Are you ready for a virtual doctor visit?
Adults over 50 are intrigued, but wary. -
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Sleep apnea treatment may save you money
Regularly using a CPAP machine may lower healthcare costs. -
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Bulimia may put women's hearts, lives at risk
The eating disorder may lead to strokes, heart attacks. -
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Will a bad breakup leave you with unwanted pounds?
A post-breakup binge may not be as bad as you think. -
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Alzheimer's disease: Separating myth from fact
If you think a loved one has Alzheimer's, it's important to get an early diagnosis. That's a fact. -
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Don't 'fall back' into your old sleep habits
Use the end of daylight saving time as a fresh start. -
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3 STDs hit all-time high in U.S.
It's the fifth straight year these STDs have climbed. -
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Snakes, spiders or a root canal? Which would you choose?
Learn all the scary things people would do to avoid a root canal. -
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2019 was a bad year for child drownings
Find out steps you can take to keep kids safe. -
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Study: Eye surgery improves driving skills
Risks of crashes and near crashes drop. -
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Antidepressants may raise gestational diabetes risk
Some drugs may raise the risk more than others. -
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5 tips for safe pumpkin carving
Make your masterpiece without any dangerous slips. -
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5 tips to give your pet a happy Halloween
Respect the fur. Not every pet enjoys dressing up.
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