Health and Fitness
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Keeping kids safe from measlesMar 02, 2025 8:13 am - Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious complications. Getting your child vaccinated will protect not only them but also others in the community, especially those with weakened immune systems.
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Grief & healing: The next holidayMar 01, 2025 6:00 am - Holidays should be celebrated and they provide a great opportunity to be part of the community.
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Texas measles cases rise to 146 in an outbreak that led to a child's death
Feb 28, 2025 12:53 pm - The number of people with measles in Texas increased to 146 in an outbreak that led this week to the death of an unvaccinated school-aged child, health officials said Friday.
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CDC report adds to evidence that HPV vaccine is preventing cervical cancer in US women
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Chatbot meets therapy couch: A psychologist looks at benefits, perils of patients using AI
Feb 28, 2025 6:41 am - Can AI chatbots complement psychotherapy? A psychologist delves into potential benefits and highlights dangers to be considered.
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A surprising health benefit of drinking tea
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Calf pain could be indicator of peripheral artery diseaseFeb 28, 2025 4:30 am - A runner who was getting calf pains while running was surprised when her doctor wanted to check for arterial disease.
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Weight-loss drugs aren’t just slimming waists. They’re shifting the economy.
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No pain, no gain? Hardly. This year’s fitness buzzword is ‘recovery’Feb 21, 2025 2:12 am - There’s a shift in the exercise industry away from a “no pain, no gain” mentality that once dominated but often led to injury. Instead, the current buzzword in fitness is “recovery.”
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Is spending all day on your feet at work an occupational hazard?