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Good night’s sleep helps prevent high blood pressure in teens
New research shows that healthy sleep can help keep hypertension at bay in young people. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News High blood pressure is a rare health issue…
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Telehealth therapy can help prevent suicides
Therapy provided via telehealth can reduce a person's risk of suicide, a new study reports. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Therapy provided via telehealth can…
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Bird flu decimating South America’s elephant seal colonies
The H5N1 strain of avian flu is now passing easily among South America's elephant seals and drastically cutting herd populations, a new report finds. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay…
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U.S. alcohol consumption rose during pandemic, in years after
Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the percentage of Americans who consumed alcohol -- which had already spiked between 2018 and 2020 -- inched even further up in 2021 and 2022.…
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Flavored vapes still easy for kids to buy online
If you think that federal restrictions on the sale of tobacco products make it nearly impossible for your teen to buy vapes online, new research suggests you're mistaken. Photo by…
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CDC: U.S. epidemic of STDs may finally be slowing
The epidemic of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States appears to be cooling off after more than two decades, a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Costco recalls nearly 80,000 pounds of butter due to possible mislabeling
The recalled packages of butter list "cream" among their contents, but may be missing the "Contains Milk" statement on their ingredients labels, according to the Food and Drug…
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Vitamin D supplements may help lower blood pressure in obese seniors
Vitamin D supplements might lower blood pressure in seniors who are obese, reducing their heart health risk, a new study says. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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Poll finds mental health benefits for seniors with grandchildren
Grandchildren are a true blessing for seniors, helping them avoid loneliness and keeping them on their toes, a new poll reports. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News…
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Beta blockers might be unnecessary, raise depression risk in patients without heart failure
Beta blockers are go-to meds for many people who've survived a heart attack, but might not be needed for patients whose hearts have retained a normal pumping ability. Photo by Adobe…
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