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Health Tip: Getting a Clean Shave

Health Tip: Getting a Clean Shave

(HealthDay News) — Shaving without cutting yourself or missing patches of hair can be a challenge, says the American Academy of Dermatology. Latest Skin News To get a proper shave, the academy recommends: Before you shave, wet your skin and hair. Shave in the direction that the hair grows. Rinse after each swipe of the […]

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Many on Medicare Still Face Crippling Medical Bills

Many on Medicare Still Face Crippling Medical Bills

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter Latest Senior Health News MONDAY, Nov. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Even with Medicare coverage, older Americans with serious health conditions are often burdened by medical bills, a new study finds. In a survey, researchers found that more than half of seriously ill Medicare beneficiaries said they’d had major trouble paying […]

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Health Tip: Bundle Up on Cold, Windy Days

Health Tip: Bundle Up on Cold, Windy Days

(HealthDay News) — Heavy winds and chilly temps can quickly lower your body temperature, says the National Institutes of Health. Latest Prevention & Wellness News The NIH provides advice for dressing for the cold and wind: Wear loose layers of clothing. The air between layers helps keep you warm. Put on a hat and scarf. […]

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Get Healthier With a Mental Reset

Get Healthier With a Mental Reset

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Mental Health News TUESDAY, Nov. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Making the decision to live healthier often involves important steps such as losing weight and exercising more. These are significant goals and everyday lifestyle habits that you should commit to. But there’s another type of “makeover” that can benefit you […]

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Are You Lonely? Your Tweets Offer Important Clues, Experts Say

Are You Lonely? Your Tweets Offer Important Clues, Experts Say

Latest Mental Health News MONDAY, Nov. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Analyzing people’s tweets could reveal if they’re lonely, researchers say. Loneliness — which has been linked with depression, heart disease, dementia and other health problems — affects about 1 in 5 adults in the United States. Researchers analyzed public accounts of Twitter users in […]

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U.S. ERs See Doubling of Teen Sexual Abuse Cases

U.S. ERs See Doubling of Teen Sexual Abuse Cases

Latest Healthy Kids News MONDAY, Nov. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Sexually abused youths are turning more often to U.S. emergency departments for help, a new study finds. Among youths ages 12-17, emergency department admissions for sexual abuse more than doubled from 2010 to 2016, even as rates of sexual abuse showed a decline, researchers […]

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Fecal Transplants Better Than Antibiotics in Preventing <i>C. Diff</i> Infection Complications

Fecal Transplants Better Than Antibiotics in Preventing C. Diff Infection Complications

TUESDAY, Nov. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Fecal transplants are better than antibiotics in preventing complications and saving the lives of patients with Clostridium difficile bacterial infections, a new study suggests. Latest Infectious Disease News Compared with antibiotics, fecal transplants (fecal microbiota transplantation — FMT) improved patient survival by more than 30%, lowered the risk […]

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Vegetable Products Recalled by Mann Packing

Vegetable Products Recalled by Mann Packing

TUESDAY, Nov. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A variety of vegetable products have been recalled by Mann Packing Co. due to possible listeria contamination. Latest Infectious Disease News The products were distributed to certain retailers in the United States and Canada and have “Best If Enjoyed By” dates of Oct. 11, 2019, to Nov. 16, […]

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Run for Your Life, New Study Recommends

Run for Your Life, New Study Recommends

Latest Exercise & Fitness News MONDAY, Nov. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Even a little running on a regular basis can extend your life, Australian researchers say. They analyzed 14 studies that included more than 232,000 people whose health was tracked for between 5.5 and 35 years. During the study periods, nearly 26,000 participants died. […]