LIVING HEALTHY

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• NCCAM Warns About Side Effects and Cautions of Certain Herbs

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• Jan 03, 2015 03:51 PM EST

• It is unclear whether red clover is safe for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, says NCCAM

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• Recovery From Mental Health Disorders Is Possible, Stresses the U.S. HHS

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• Jan 03, 2015 03:40 PM EST

• MentalHealth.gov stresses that there is definitely hope for people with mental health problems.

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• Asking Patients About Their Use of Complementary Health Practices Is Important For Doctors, Says NCC

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• Jan 03, 2015 02:45 PM EST

• Most patients do not proactively disclose use of complementary health practices to their physicians, says NCCAM.

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• FDA Encourages Consumers to Report Bad Cosmetics

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• Jan 03, 2015 01:25 PM EST

• The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises consumers to report problems related to cosmetics.

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• Flu Epidemic In US: How To Fight Flu With Three Simple Steps

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• Jan 03, 2015 09:23 AM EST

• The flu outbreak in the United States is now considered an epidemic. There are cases all over the country and in as many as 36 states. Here are five simple steps to help protect the body against the virus.

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• Birth Year Can Affect Weight, The ‘Fat Gene’ Makes People Fatter Only If Born After 1942

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• Jan 03, 2015 09:07 AM EST

• A new study has revealed that the gene responsible in making people fat can greatly affect the weight only if the person was born after 1942.

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• Red Yeast Rice Can Potentially Lower Blood Cholesterol, But It Has Some Safety Concerns

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• Jan 02, 2015 09:55 PM EST

• Red yeast rice may lower blood cholesterol, but is it always safe?

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• Chocolate Can Help Boost Memory: Study

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• Jan 02, 2015 09:29 PM EST

• Researchers at Columbia University have discovered that chocolate can provide a good memory boost.

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• 17-year Old Transgender Teen Leehla Alcorn Leaves Heartbreaking Suicide Note, Blames Christian Paren…

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• Jan 01, 2015 01:22 PM EST

• The suicide of a 17-year old transgender has swirled the social media after she scheduled to post her suicide note online after she walked in front of a truck on the highway.

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• Something Is Lurking in Your Kitchen—and It’s Not Good

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• Dec 31, 2014 08:31 PM EST

• Nanosilver what? The name may sound like straight out of science fiction, but it’s actually very common. In fact, it’s found almost everywhere from plastics to spoons and forks and chopping boards in your kitchen.

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• It Takes More than Obamacare to Control Diabetes

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• Dec 31, 2014 07:36 PM EST

• The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (or Obamacare) is paved with good intentions. With the ever-increasing cost of health care, it’s supposed to make health more accessible by providing you with more options for affordable insurance. But there’s…

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• This Is Hangover Heaven

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• Dec 31, 2014 07:12 PM EST

• Las Vegas is a Sin City for a number of reasons. Aside from the huge casinos, you can also easily find a club that can serve you with overflowing alcohol. While drinking them is fun and even therapeutic for others, the aftereffect is not. That’s why there’…