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Get ready for grilling season
Brush up on these tips before your next barbecue. -
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4 foods that boost bone health
Plus: Certain foods that mess with calcium absorption. -
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Common insomnia drugs may cause dangerous sleep behaviors
The drugs have led to serious injuries and even deaths. -
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Swallowing injuries on the rise: How to keep kids safe
Over 100 kids a day go to the ER after swallowing objects. -
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A shingles shot might save your eyesight
Shingles in the eye can lead to permanent vision loss. -
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Despite risks, many pregnant women still drink
Drinking can cause birth defects and other problems. -
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Watchful waiting is safe for a common cause of vision loss
Diabetic macular edema may not need early treatment. -
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7 secrets to sun safety
Read these tips before heading outside, even on cloudy days. -
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Build your emergency supply kit today
Here's what you can do to prepare for an emergency. -
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Soft bedding to blame for many infant deaths
What parents need to know to keep babies safe. -
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Stopping smoking lowers the risk of giving birth too early
Even heavy smokers can lower their risk if they quit now. -
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Have diabetes? Treat your feet right this summer
Check out these 7 tips for happy, healthy feet. -
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U.S. measles cases continue to spread
Most of those sickened weren't vaccinated. -
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Skipping breakfast may be hard on your heart
Protect your ticker with a morning meal. -
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Does '13 Reasons Why' spur suicides?
Two studies shed light on how it may harm or help. -
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12 tips for trouble-free camping
Learn the do's and don'ts of vacationing in the great outdoors. -
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Sharing is caring: Know your family's health history
Gather information for each other and younger generations. -
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Return to work after a heart attack? Most people do
Learn how to make the transition back easier. -
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Study shows kids at risk from inhaler mistakes
Proper use helps protect kids from serious asthma attacks. -
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Stress-related disorders may increase heart risks
The risk was highest in the first months after a diagnosis.
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