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Electric scooters: Collisions and head injuries are common
Only 4 percent of people injured riding scooters were wearing helmets. -
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Nearly half of American adults have heart or blood vessel disease
Death rates from cardiovascular disease are on the rise. -
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In 30 years, mammograms have saved half a million lives
Better treatment has helped too. -
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Raise your spring break game
Keep these tips in mind to relax and celebrate safely. -
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Is it time to be screened for colorectal cancer?
When colorectal cancer is caught early, the five-year survival rate is about 90 percent. -
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Extreme exercise not likely to put your heart at risk
Still, it's a good idea to check with your doctor before seriously stepping up your workouts. -
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Want to eat better? Try moving more
In a new study, former couch potatoes who started exercising started eating better too. -
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For TMJ facial pain, try a little TLC
Study suggests trying self-care practices first. -
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E-cigs are a gateway to cigarette smoking for some kids
Kids who vaped were four times more likely to move on to cigarettes. -
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Kids and toothpaste: Too much of a good thing?
While fluoride fights cavities, overdoing it can hurt kids’ smiles. -
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How to deal with a painful pimple
Follow these dos and don'ts when an unwelcome visitor appears on your face. -
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Allergies: Not just a spring thing
Learn how to find relief, whatever the weather -
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Patients with primary care doctors get higher quality care
They have a better patient experience too. -
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Does prediabetes put your heart in danger?
The answer may depend on how you respond to the diagnosis. -
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Regular human insulin is as safe and effective as pricy options
Switching to an older form of insulin saved money without affecting health, study finds. -
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Lowering blood pressure may cut risk of mild cognitive impairment
This is the first sign there may be a way to help prevent a well-known risk factor for dementia. -
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After pre-eclampsia, aspirin may lower midlife stroke risk
The findings are promising, but more research is needed. -
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When the weather outside is frightful, a salad can be delightful
Even when it's cold out, a salad can still be a good menu option. Find out how to add some fun, healthy flavor to this winter meal. -
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Hand sanitizers 101: Tips for effective, safe use
If your hands are visibly dirty, handwashing is better -
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Alarming number of kids hurt in violent assaults
Injuries are a leading cause of death for U.S. school kids.
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