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• As Heat Bakes the Nation, Expert Offers Tips to Stay Safe

  

  07/18/2019—Across two-thirds of the United States, over 115 million Americans live where some level of heat alert is already in effect, and 290 million will see temperatures soar past 90 degrees at some point in the next week, USA Today reported Wednesday. More

• Medical Marijuana Won't Help Ease Opioid Crisis: Study

  

  07/17/2019—Some proponents of medical marijuana have claimed that its use against pain might help curb the ongoing crisis of opioid abuse. But a new study refutes that notion, finding that state laws legalizing medical marijuana have had little impact on the issue. More

• Evolution Could Explain Why Staying Slim Is So Tough

  

  07/16/2019—It's not easy maintaining a healthy weight. Even when you manage to drop a few pounds, they often return. More

• AHA News: Pregnancy Complications Could Be Early Sign of Heart Disease Risk in Black Women

  

  07/15/2019—A new study confirms that when it comes to assessing heart health, an important question a doctor can ask an African American woman is, "Did you have complications during a pregnancy?" More

• Too Much Social Media a Depression Risk for Teens

  

  07/15/2019—Too much social media might be too much for the mental well-being of teenagers, new research suggests. More

• Timing Is Everything When It Comes to Calorie Intake

  

  07/15/2019—If you skip or skimp on breakfast, grab a quick lunch and then load up at dinner, your food intake is likely out of sync with your body's needs. More

• High-Fiber Diets Might Shield Against a Common Pregnancy Complication

  

  07/12/2019—More vegetables, more whole grains: New research finds that diets rich in fiber might help pregnant women avoid a dangerous spike in blood pressure. More

• Just 300 Fewer Calories a Day Brings a Health Benefit

  

  07/12/2019—If you trim out only 300 calories a day -- the equivalent of six Oreo cookies -- that could be all it takes to cut diabetes and heart disease risk, new research suggests. More

• When You Time Your Workout May Be Key to Staying Slim

  

  07/12/2019—Losing weight is one thing, but keeping it off is another. Now, a new study suggests that exercising at the same time each day is key. More

• Flu Vaccine Safe During Pregnancy

  

  07/11/2019—Pregnant women can take comfort in new findings that suggest flu vaccines won't harm their fetuses. More

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