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New 988 Suicide Hotline Sees Increase in Calls for Help
New 988 Suicide Hotline Sees Increase in Calls for Help
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New York Declares Emergency After Finding More Spread of Poliovirus
New York Declares Emergency After Finding More Spread of Poliovirus
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Research Reveals Cause of 'Freezing' Gait in Parkinson's
Research Reveals Cause of 'Freezing' Gait in Parkinson's
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Repeat Blood Donation Won't Harm Your Health
Repeat Blood Donation Won't Harm Your Health
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Health Highlights: Sept. 12, 2022​
Health Highlights: Sept. 12, 2022​
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Archaeologists Discover Evidence of Surgical Amputation Performed 30,000 Years Ago
Archaeologists Discover Evidence of Surgical Amputation Performed 30,000 Years Ago
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Screening Test Leads to Fewer Women Included in Autism Studies
Screening Test Leads to Fewer Women Included in Autism Studies
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Could You Spot the Signs of Suicide Risk?
Could You Spot the Signs of Suicide Risk?
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Pandemic Silver Lining: Drop in Infections That Cause Birth Defects
Pandemic Silver Lining: Drop in Infections That Cause Birth Defects
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Talking to Your Child About Weight, But Avoiding Stigma
Talking to Your Child About Weight, But Avoiding Stigma
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As Heat Continues Through Fall, Shield Yourself from UTIs
As Heat Continues Through Fall, Shield Yourself from UTIs
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Second Person in U.S. Dies After Monkeypox Diagnosis
Second Person in U.S. Dies After Monkeypox Diagnosis
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Are Big Breakfasts Really the Key to ​Weight Loss?
Are Big Breakfasts Really the Key to ​Weight Loss?
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AHA News: She Tried to Forget Her Stroke. Now, She's Putting It Into Words.
AHA News: She Tried to Forget Her Stroke. Now, She's Putting It Into Words.
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AHA News: Where You Live May Impact How Likely You Are to Take Your Blood Pressure Meds
AHA News: Where You Live May Impact How Likely You Are to Take Your Blood Pressure Meds
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Could Artificial Sweeteners Be Bad for Your Heart?
Could Artificial Sweeteners Be Bad for Your Heart?
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FDA Warns of Rare Cases of Certain Cancers Linked to Breast Implants
FDA Warns of Rare Cases of Certain Cancers Linked to Breast Implants
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FDA Approves Botox Competitor That Lasts Longer
FDA Approves Botox Competitor That Lasts Longer
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Dogs Have Died After Licking a Common Chemotherapy Cream, FDA Warns
Dogs Have Died After Licking a Common Chemotherapy Cream, FDA Warns
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CT Lung Cancer Screening Catches More Tumors Early
CT Lung Cancer Screening Catches More Tumors Early
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Getting Kids Walking, Biking to School Can Lead to Long-Term Fitness
Getting Kids Walking, Biking to School Can Lead to Long-Term Fitness
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Health Highlights: Sept. 9, 2022​
Health Highlights: Sept. 9, 2022​
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COVID May Help Trigger A-Fib in Some Patients
COVID May Help Trigger A-Fib in Some Patients
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Hunger, Poor Diet More Likely for Women With Disabilities
Hunger, Poor Diet More Likely for Women With Disabilities
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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's Longest-Reigning Monarch, Dies at 96
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's Longest-Reigning Monarch, Dies at 96
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Feds Tighten Safety Standards on Tiny High-Powered Magnets That Have Injured Kids
Feds Tighten Safety Standards on Tiny High-Powered Magnets That Have Injured Kids
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Forehead Thermometers May Miss Fevers in Black Patients
Forehead Thermometers May Miss Fevers in Black Patients
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Do Taxes on Soda Really Lower Sugar Intake?
Do Taxes on Soda Really Lower Sugar Intake?
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Another Reason to Get the Flu Shot: Lowered Risk for Stroke
Another Reason to Get the Flu Shot: Lowered Risk for Stroke
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Stress Before COVID Infection Could Raise Odds for Long COVID
Stress Before COVID Infection Could Raise Odds for Long COVID
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Experimental Drug Shows Promise Against Lupus
Experimental Drug Shows Promise Against Lupus
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AHA News: Her Research Is Getting Worldwide Attention. But For Now, She Needs to Finish High School.
AHA News: Her Research Is Getting Worldwide Attention. But For Now, She Needs to Finish High School.
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Doctors 'Concerned' About Health of Queen Elizabeth II
Doctors 'Concerned' About Health of Queen Elizabeth II
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Too Little Exercise, Too Much Sitting Could Raise Breast Cancer Risk
Too Little Exercise, Too Much Sitting Could Raise Breast Cancer Risk
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Nurse Practitioners Are Filling the Gap in U.S. Psychiatric Care
Nurse Practitioners Are Filling the Gap in U.S. Psychiatric Care
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In Rare Move, FDA Panel Gives Support to Controversial ALS Drug in 2nd Review
In Rare Move, FDA Panel Gives Support to Controversial ALS Drug in 2nd Review
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Vitamin D Supplements Won't Shield You From COVID-19, Studies Find
Vitamin D Supplements Won't Shield You From COVID-19, Studies Find
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Texas Judge Says Obamacare Can't Require Coverage for Meds That Prevent HIV
Texas Judge Says Obamacare Can't Require Coverage for Meds That Prevent HIV
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Health Highlights: Sept. 8, 2022​
Health Highlights: Sept. 8, 2022​
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As Thermometer Rises, So Does Hate Speech on Twitter
As Thermometer Rises, So Does Hate Speech on Twitter
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Dirty Air Could Raise COVID Risks for Poor Pregnant Women
Dirty Air Could Raise COVID Risks for Poor Pregnant Women
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Justin Bieber Takes Break From Touring Due to Health Issues
Justin Bieber Takes Break From Touring Due to Health Issues
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Microneedling Can Help Surgical Scars Fade, Especially If Done Early
Microneedling Can Help Surgical Scars Fade, Especially If Done Early
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Telemedicine Diagnoses Match Those of In-Person Doctor Visits Most of the Time
Telemedicine Diagnoses Match Those of In-Person Doctor Visits Most of the Time
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Assisted Living Will Become Financially Out of Reach for Many Middle-Class Americans
Assisted Living Will Become Financially Out of Reach for Many Middle-Class Americans
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Taking 2 Supplements in Pregnancy Could Lower Baby's Odds for Croup
Taking 2 Supplements in Pregnancy Could Lower Baby's Odds for Croup
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COVID Vaccines Likely to Become Annual Shots: White House
COVID Vaccines Likely to Become Annual Shots: White House
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AHA News: Gay, Bisexual Adults May Be Less Likely to Take Needed High Blood Pressure Medication
AHA News: Gay, Bisexual Adults May Be Less Likely to Take Needed High Blood Pressure Medication
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Nearly 1 in 4 Young U.S. Adults Sought Mental Health Care During Pandemic
Nearly 1 in 4 Young U.S. Adults Sought Mental Health Care During Pandemic
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First Needle-Free COVID Vaccines Get OK in India, China
First Needle-Free COVID Vaccines Get OK in India, China
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Juul to Pay $438.5 Million for Its Role in Teen Vaping Crisis
Juul to Pay $438.5 Million for Its Role in Teen Vaping Crisis
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Almost Two-Thirds of Women Have Troublesome Premenstrual Symptoms
Almost Two-Thirds of Women Have Troublesome Premenstrual Symptoms
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