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8 Healthy Facts About Avocadoes

Interesting tidbits about the history, cultivation, and uses of avocado – plus our recipe for an amazing beet salad with, yes, avocadoes.

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Lactose: How Much Can You Take?

Are you lactose intolerant and unsure about how much lactose you can have? Get the facts here.

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FDA Advisory Panel Backs Xarelto to Prevent Strokes

An FDA advisory panel has voted to recommend approval of a new blood thinner to prevent strokes and dangerous blood clots in patients with the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation.

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Study: 1 in 4 People Likely to Develop COPD

About one in four adults ages 35 and over can be expected to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), new research suggests.

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CDC: 1,000 Food-Borne Disease Outbreaks in a Year

The latest numbers from the CDC show the U.S. had more than 1,000 outbreaks of food-borne disease in a single year.

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Illegal Drug Use on the Rise in U.S.

The use of illicit drugs and the nonmedical use of prescription medications is increasing, and this is largely driven by an increased rate of marijuana use, a survey shows.

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Tips to Help You Manage Your Diabetes at Work

WebMD offers tips to help you better manage your diabetes at work, including how to schedule your day around your insulin shots and how to explain your needs to your boss and co-workers.

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Women, Sex, and Diabetes

Women with diabetes can suffer a number of sexual problems related to their blood sugar levels. WebMD examines what happens in a woman’s body that might contribute to sexual dysfunction -– and what you can do.

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Overcoming Objections to Injections

If you have diabetes, a fear of needles or an impression that injections equate to failure can keep you from gaining the benefits of injectable medicines. Learn how overcoming the fear of injections can lower your risk for diabetes complications.

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‘Bath Salts’ Used to Get High Are Now Illegal

Using its emergency authority, the DEA has made 3 drugs often sold as “bath salts” or “plant food” illegal to possess or sell.

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