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Why do your prescription drugs cost so much?
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I was in line at a pharmacy recently as the customer ahead of me was picking up her prescription. The pharmacist matter-of-factly said: “that’ll be…
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How well do you score on brain health?
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Need another jolt of motivation to shore up a resolution to shed weight, sleep more soundly, boost nutrition or exercise levels, or cut back on…
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Do children get migraine headaches? What parents need to know
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Headaches are very common in children and teens. In fact, more than half will suffer from headaches at some point, and by 18 years the…
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Does drinking water before meals really help you lose weight?
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If you’ve ever tried to lose excess weight, you’ve probably gotten this advice: drink more water. Or perhaps it was more specific: drink a full…
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Flowers, chocolates, organ donation — are you in?
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Chocolates and flowers are great gifts for Valentine’s Day. But what if the gifts we give then or throughout the year could be truly life-changing?…
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New research shows little risk of infection from prostate biopsies
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Infections after a prostate biopsy are rare, but they do occur. Now research shows that fewer than 2% of men develop confirmed infections after prostate…
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A mindful way to help manage type 2 diabetes?
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Lifestyle changes like regular exercise, a healthy diet, and sufficient sleep are cornerstones of self-care for people with type 2 diabetes. But what about mind-body…
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Icy fingers and toes: Poor circulation or Raynaud’s phenomenon?
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If your fingers or toes ever turn pale (or even ghostly white) and go numb when exposed to cold, you might assume you just have…
