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Which Fats Really Are Good For Your Heart?
Omega-6 fatty acid found in vegetable oils may actually boost heart disease risk, study says.
Hand Sanitizers: Do They Help Stop All Germs?
Long-term care staff who rely too much on hand sanitizer reported more outbreaks, study says.
Spinach Recalled In 39 States
Taylor Farms Retail Inc. is voluntarily recalling spinach sold under five brand names.
Caffeine Linked To Low-Birth-Weight Babies
Drinking caffeine raises the risk of a baby being born small by up to 62 percent, study says.
Vegetarian Diet May Cut Heart Disease Risk
The risk of hospitalization or death from heart disease is almost a third lower in vegetarians, study says.
New Strain Of Norovirus Spreading Quickly In U.S.
The flu is not the only highly contagious disease raging this winter.
Smokers Die About A Decade Earlier On Average
Cigarette smoking remains a leading cause of death in the U.S.
FDA OK’s First OTC Remedy For Overactive Bladder
Those who suffer with bladder problems wait on average seven years before seeking treatment.
What Food Made You Sick?
Produce accounts for nearly half of food illnesses. Poultry accounts for the most fatalities.
Are Those Who Multitask Most The Worst At It?
Next time you see a driver talking on the cell phone, you might want to change lanes.
ADHD Rises By Almost 25% In 1 Decade
ADHD is one of the most common childhood neurobehavioral disorders.
Aspirin Linked To Blinding Eye Disease
Macular degeneration is a leading cause of blindness in older adults. Taking aspirin may bring it on.
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