Adult Health

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The differences between hyper/hypothyroidism

Caregiver depression linked to more ER visits for patients with dementia

Three signs you’re drinking too much

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Sexually transmitted diseases on the rise in U.S. military

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Kitchen sponges may hold answer to antibiotic resistance

kitchen sponge bacteria

Why you should take a peek at your doctor’s notes on your health

What’s the difference between acetaminophen and ibuprofen?

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Why hitting the snooze button could be harmful to your health

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Naloxone nasal spray is more available in Philly neighborhoods with more white residents, study finds

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This is how many sexually transmitted infections occur every day worldwide

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People are less likely to die of heart disease in states that expanded Medicaid, Penn Medicine study finds

Second-ever LGBT State of the Union champions progress, considers new controversies

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Heartburn medications can cause more harm than good, large study finds

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Diseases you can catch from a household pet

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The Monthly Migraine: The state of migraine medications in 2019

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PSA: Stop wearing lanyards while driving

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'Burn-out' is real medical condition, the World Health Organization now says

Burn-out WHO diagnosis

Cancer deaths falling among middle-aged Americans

How to identify and help someone with an eating disorder

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These tiny mites are mating on your face while you sleep

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Dog lovers, a study suggests your affection might be in your DNA

dog ownership genetic code

What causes dandruff – and how to deal with it

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How traumatic injury has become a health care crisis

Joint pain supplement may actually benefit your heart

Americans are OK with adults using Adderall at work – but not athletes or students

Does Adderall help with tests?

Five ways to stop snoring

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Just 16 minutes of sleep loss can harm work concentration the next day

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The oldest millennials are less healthy than Gen Xers were at the same age

Millennial health compared to Generation X

Adults who skip breakfast have increased risk of cardiovascular-related death, study finds

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The keys to getting in shape for men in their 30s and 40s

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As syphilis invades rural America, a fraying health safety net is failing to stop it

Symptoms of the most common STDs

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When is the best time to exercise? Researchers identify ideal hours

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Hoping to sleep better? Researchers debunk common myths

How to get better sleep

This dairy-free drink was created to promote healthy aging

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FDA releases list of nitrosamine-free blood pressure medications amid shortage

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Eating an unhealthy diet might be more deadly than smoking, study finds

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As seasonal allergies return, more people finding relief under the tongue

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Gardeners, beware: there's dangerous bacteria lurking in potting soil

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Hepatitis B Medication

New drug is a potential cure for the chronic hepatitis B, scientists say

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Most college students with psychosis do not get the help they need, study finds

Sleep study

Getting too much or too little sleep could accelerate aging, study says

Obesity Work Week

Could a four-day work week help reduce obesity rates? It's a question America may want to consider

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Colorectal cancer screening guidelines now include new stool and blood tests

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