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Listeria Prompts Romaine Lettuce Recall

True Leaf Farms of Salinas, Calif., has recalled 2,498 cartons of chopped or shredded romaine lettuce due to suspected listeria contamination. It was shipped to retail or wholesale distributors in 21 states.

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Too Many Heart Patients Getting Migraine Drugs

A disturbing number of people with heart problems who shouldn’t be prescribed standard migraine medications called triptans are given the drugs anyway, researchers say.

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Teens: Sleep in, Gain Weight?

Kids and teens who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to become obese and have other health problems, but new research suggests that the timing of sleep may be as important as total sleep time.

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Gallbladder Diet: Foods for Gallbladder Problems

Experts discuss foods that are good for your gallbladder, as well as what not to eat when you have gallbladder problems.

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Study: MRSA Common Among Some Dental Students

Dental students in a Seattle study had very high rates of colonization with the MRSA, the drug-resistant strain of staph, raising new questions about the prevalence of the bacteria outside of hospitals in community health care settings.

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Denmark Institutes First-Ever ‘Fat Tax’

Would you think twice about indulging in Chubby Hubby if you had to pay more for a pint? Denmark hopes you will. Even though less than 10% of Denmark’s population is considered clinically obese, which is lower that the European average, the country is tackling the ever-worsening issue of obesity by instituting the first-ever “fat

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Tearjerker Alert: Deaf Woman Hears Herself for the First Time

Sloan Churman, 29, was born deaf and had never heard the sound of her own voice—until last week. Eight weeks ago, Churman underwent surgery for a hearing implant called The Esteem Implant by Envoy Medical. Though she’d been wearing hearing aids since the age of 2, she says they “only help so much.” She had

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Simple Tricks for Avoiding Everyday Pain

Some pain may be caused by chronic underlying medical conditions and requires a doctor’s care. But often, you can avoid everyday pain with a few simple tips.

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Get a Good Night’s Sleep: Tips for You and Your Family

Sleep deprived again? Simple tips to help you and your family get enough sleep every night.

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Manage Your Stress for Good Health

How stress can impact you and your family’s health and what you can do about it.

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