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Wegmans Recalls Stir-Fry Mixes

Wegmans Recalls Stir-Fry Mixes

Concerns about E. coli contamination have triggered a recall of cauliflower rice and vegetable stir-fry mixes sold at Wegmans stores in six states. Latest Infectious Disease News The recall is for fresh Cauliflower Rice, Veggie Cauliflower Rice Blend and Stir-Fry Mix with Cauliflower sold between Dec. 7 and Dec. 18 at 98 stores in New […]

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Cross-Training for Fitness and Fun

Cross-Training for Fitness and Fun

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Exercise & Fitness News FRIDAY, Dec. 21, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you’re not yet familiar with the fitness approach called cross-training, it might sound like hard work. But it’s really just a way to add variety to your exercise routine by alternating activities. You’ll avoid boredom and boost your […]

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That Gift of Exercise Might Go to Waste

That Gift of Exercise Might Go to Waste

Latest Exercise & Fitness News THURSDAY, Dec. 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — You might think the perfect gift for someone you love is a gym membership or a subscription to a healthy food plan, but you need to make sure the recipient will make use of them. “As much as we may want to, we […]

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Health Tip: Avoid Hoarseness

Health Tip: Avoid Hoarseness

(HealthDay News) — Hoarseness tends to happen when there is a problem with the vocal cords, the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery says. Latest Digestion News Common reasons for hoarseness include laryngitis, non-cancerous vocal cord lesions, pre-cancerous or cancerous lesions, neurological issues, smoking or reflux. The academy offers these vocal wellness tips: […]

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Ways to Fit Pasta Into Your Diet

Ways to Fit Pasta Into Your Diet

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Diet & Weight Management News FRIDAY, Dec. 21, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Who doesn’t crave a big bowl of spaghetti every now and then? But then comes the question of how to fit it into a smart diet plan. The answer is portion control. On average, one cup of cooked […]

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Scientists Get Closer to Generating Cells Lost to Diabetes

Scientists Get Closer to Generating Cells Lost to Diabetes

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Diabetes News THURSDAY, Dec. 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — People with diabetes often don’t have enough insulin-producing beta cells to control their blood sugar, but a combination of two novel drugs may coax the body into making more of these vital cells, an early study finds. Together, the drugs caused […]

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Metformin (Glucophage) vs. Glipizide (Glucotrol)

Metformin (Glucophage) vs. Glipizide (Glucotrol)

What is the difference between metformin (Glucophage) vs. glipizide (Glucotrol)? Metformin and glipizide are oral medications that lower blood glucose and are used for treating type 2 diabetes. Metformin is also used to treat polycystic ovaries and weight gain due to medications used for treating psychoses. Brand names of metformin include Glumetza, Glucophage, and Fortamet. […]

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Metformin vs. Janumet

Metformin vs. Janumet

What’s the difference between metformin vs. Janumet? What is metformin? What is Janumet? Metformin is an oral medication that lowers blood glucose (sugar) by influencing the body’s sensitivity to insulin and is used for treating type 2 diabetes. Metformin acts by increasing the sensitivity of liver, muscle, fat, and other tissues to the uptake and […]

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Just 6 Months of Walking May Boost Aging Brains

Just 6 Months of Walking May Boost Aging Brains

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter Latest Alzheimer’s News THURSDAY, Dec. 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Walking and other types of moderate exercise may help turn back the clock for older adults who are losing their mental sharpness, a new clinical trial finds. The study focused on older adults who had milder problems with memory and thinking […]