Avoid the risk of life-threatening heat stroke this summer
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As summer temperatures begin to rise so does the risk of developing the life-threatening condition of heat stroke.
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Grandma's Remedies for Stomach Flu
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The medical books call it viral gastroenteritis, but your grandmother knew it as a stomach flu, and she knew how to handle it, too.
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New study proves sunscreen prevents melanoma
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We’ve always known sunscreen use of SPF 30 or higher prevent sunburns but now researchers have proved it can also prevent melanoma.
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How to Handle Psoriasis
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Psoriasis is an auto-immune disease that manifests as patches of dry, scaly, red skin. Believed to be a genetic disease triggered by environmental factors, there are about 150,000 new cases of psoriasis reported each year.
Read MoreAre You at Risk for Osteoporosis?
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Osteoporosis – a disease which causes bones to become weak and brittle – causes more than 8.9 million fractures annually.
Read MoreHow to dodge diverticulitis
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Diverticulosis is a condition in which small, bulging pouches (diverticula) form inside the lower part of the intestine, usually along weak spots in the wall of the colon.
Read MoreAllergy-fighting food to combat seasonal allergies
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Spring is a wonderful time of year with the reawakening of new growth in dormant plants. But for many people it’s also a reawakening and a reminder it’s allergy season.
Read MoreTips for Protecting Yourself From West Nile
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Annual mosquito surveillance has already begun, and although mosquitoes can be a nuisance there are more pressing reasons to protect yourself from these flying pests.
Read MoreThe alarming and disturbing rate of opioid addiction
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Opioids are just like any other medication in that they can come with risks and side effects including the risk of death, particularly if abused or not taken exactly as prescribed by a doctor.
Read MorePreventing the Spread of Norovirus
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Noroviruses are the most common cause of gastroenteritis in the United States, according to the CDC. Every year, more than 21 million Americans become infected with norovirus.
Read MoreThe Return of Yellow Fever
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With so much of the media's attention fixed on the Zika virus, you might be surprised to learn that another mosquito-borne virus has global health and infectious diseases experts more than a little bit concerned.
Read MoreZinc’s power to boost immune system in older adults
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Aging causes many maladies but a common one is a weakened immune system making older adults more susceptible to infections.
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