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Is Mumps Making a Comeback?

December 26, 2017

An ER physician answers questions about mumps, talks about the importance of vaccinations and how to protect yourself before and during an outbreak...

tags: immunization , mumps , mumps outbreak , pediatrics , vaccinations , vaccines , viruses

More than 1 in 3 adults have prediabetes, and ...

December 19, 2017

Diabetes is best treated – and may even be reversible – when it’s caught early. Here are some common warning signs of the disease to watch out...

Cranberries: The Holiday Superfood

December 12, 2017

What can be dished up tart or sweet and melds with turkey and trail mix as easily as bread and sauces? Cranberries. And they're so good for you...

tags: christmas food , cranberries , health food , holiday food

New Blood Pressure Guidelines Mean Yours Might...

December 5, 2017

You’ve had your blood pressure read and know what’s normal, but how do the numbers check out with the American Heart Association’s newest blood...

Thanksgiving Recipes

November 14, 2017

Looking for new recipes to add to old family favorites, or just a few ways to cut down on holiday calories? Relax. We’ve done the work for you...

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Would You Know if You Had a Concussion

October 10, 2017

Just one jar to the head can lead to brain changes that persist for a year or more, according to a 2013 study published in Radiology. But at ...

tags: brain injury , concussion , cte , radiology , tbi

Fibromyalgia: Making Sense of a Complex Disorder

October 3, 2017

Despite the recent increase in awareness, confusion about fibromyalgia persists. We asked Dr. Noel So, a Denver-based physical medicine and rehabilitation...

tags: chronic pain , fibromyalgia , sympathetic nervous system

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The Best and Worst Supplements for Joint Health

September 26, 2017

Read this before hitting up the vitamin shop.

tags: capsaicin , chondroitin , curcumin , glucosamine , joint health , joint health supplements , omega-3 oil , supplements

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5 Things to Look for When Buying Protein Powder

September 19, 2017

Get the scoop on choosing the right supplement for your health goals.

tags: ingredients , protein , protein powder , smoothies , supplements

What is Lupus and Why Selena Gomez Needed a Kidney...

September 19, 2017 by Vidya Bhandaram

Selena Gomez, the most followed person on Instagram (@selenagomez), recently announced on the social platform that she underwent a kidney transplant...

tags: disease , kidney , kidney disease , kidney transplant , lupus , renal failure , selena gomez

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Buffalo Chicken Chili Recipe

September 12, 2017

Make delicious Buffalo Chicken Chili in your slow cooker.

tags: buffalo chicken chili , recipe

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Study Warns: Most Skin Cancers Stem from New Moles...

September 8, 2017 by By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter

More than two-thirds of deadly skin cancers occur as new lesions

tags: atypical moles , dermatology , melanoma , moles , skin cancer

The Aftermath: How To Recover From A Hurricane

September 5, 2017

After your home has been hit by a hurricane, the recovery process can be extensive, from returning home from an evacuation to assessing and rebuilding...

tags: er , hurricane disaster , hurricane preparedness , hurricane safety , storm safety

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