LIVING HEALTHY

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• Having a Hard Time Sleeping? It May Be More than Insomnia

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• Jan 27, 2015 10:21 PM EST

• Are you insomniac? Then you may be at risk of hypertension.

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• Using antibiotics against travelers' diarrhea may help spread resistant diseases.

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• Jan 27, 2015 07:04 PM EST

• Avoid treating mild or moderate travelers' diarrhea if you can.

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• Getting vaccinated against flu may protect you from infections that rob you of your sense of smell.

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• Jan 27, 2015 06:36 PM EST

• A small study of people who have problems with their sense of smell has found that being vaccinated against influenza may reduce the risk of you losing all or part of your sense of smell.

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• The CDC has issued a report on the state of infection control in U.S. hospitals.

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• Jan 26, 2015 06:52 PM EST

• Hospital-acquired infections are often preventable.

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• Clinical practice guideline will help healthcare professionals with anti-obesity drugs.

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• Jan 26, 2015 06:43 PM EST

• The guideline will serve as a tool for health professionals to use in deciding whether drug treatment is right for a particular patient and which drug or combination of drugs can best be used.

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• Larg study finds little or not additional risk to moderate amounts of sodium.

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• Jan 26, 2015 06:35 PM EST

• Dietary recommendations on sodium intake are unlikely to change.

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• Gum Chewing Aids In The Promotion Of Oral Health

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• Jan 26, 2015 11:06 PM EST

• Chewing gum surprisingly removes 100 million bacteria in 10 minutes similar to flossing.

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• One foreign tourist may have started the Disney measles outbreak.

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• Jan 25, 2015 06:55 PM EST

• The American Academy of Pediatrics is strongly urging parents to have their children vaccinated against measles.

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• Is Your Home Slowly Killing You?

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• Jan 24, 2015 11:29 PM EST

• Many people think that the only way for them to get sick is when they expose themselves to pollution outside their home. What they don’t know is that their house may already be killing them.

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• People Start To Drink Alcohol Due To Its Health Benefits, Study Suggests

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• Jan 24, 2015 08:49 AM EST

• Drinking alcohol can have many health benefits. A study says that because it these health benefits, many people are starting to drink.

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• Eight ounces of beet juice every day may replace blood pressure medications for some people.

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• Jan 23, 2015 06:43 PM EST

• This finding comes from a randomized double-blind study of 68 patients with high blood pressure.

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• The Secret to a Healthier Lifestyle Is a Partner

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• Jan 22, 2015 11:02 PM EST

• One study reveals a key secret to a healthier lifestyle and easier change in habit: a partner who does the same.