Health and Fitness
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Water safety: How to prevent drowningsJul 24, 2016 7:30 am - Drowning is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. On average, 3,533 people die as a result of drowning each year, and most of those deaths are childre...
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Stay safe this summer when eating at outdoor eventsJul 24, 2016 7:30 am - As a suburban Chicagoan, you're not the only one who thrives in the summer and loves its warm, long days. Bacteria and other microbes that cause food poisoning also flo...
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Melanoma is no longer a death sentence
Jul 24, 2016 6:00 am - Several months ago, my wife, Françoise, and I attended something novel for melanoma patients: a survivors' dinner. People said they wanted to make it an annual gatherin...
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Stomach growling is perfectly normalJul 23, 2016 7:30 am - Q: As I get older, it seems my stomach is more likely to make growling noises. Why does it do this, and what can I do about it? It's embarrassing. A: Maybe your stomach ...
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Five excuses keeping you from a healthy summer
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Thumb-sucking and nail-biting might prevent allergies
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Your health: Follow these tips to keep your family safe this summerJul 23, 2016 7:12 am - The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these tips to keep your family safe this summer. Bug safety • Don't use scented soaps, perfumes or hair sprays on your chi...
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Study shows acupuncture can lower blood pressureJul 23, 2016 7:09 am - One might imagine that if someone were sticking needles in your body that your blood pressure would go up. But, a recent study on the effects of acupuncture and high blo...
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Healthy eating can include 'a lot' of fat, analysis of 56 diet studies concludes
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Know what to do when dangerous heat hitsJul 22, 2016 5:30 am - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants individuals and families to be safe when faced with extended periods of high ...