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CDC: Fireworks Can Cause Health Problems

Fourth of July fireworks cannot only injure your eyes and hands; they might also take a toll on your lungs.

Treating Varicose Veins

You might think varicose veins only affect older women, but everyone can get them.

Study: Citrus Fruit Could Lead to Skin Cancer

We all know fruit is good for us, but a new study says some types may lead to a higher risk of skin cancer.

Protecting Your Children From Harmful Sunburns

Sunburns happen to people of all ages, but burns in childhood are of special concern.

New Pacemaker Helps People With Heart Conditions

Hundreds of people in the U.S. have a pacemaker implanted every year to treat certain heart conditions.

British Teens Create Color-Changing Condom to Detect STIs

Three British teenagers have come up with a condom that they say can detect sexually transmitted infections.

Doctors: Skinny Jeans Can Lead to Nerve, Muscle Damage

Skinny jeans may be fashionable, but squatting in them for long periods of time may cause muscle and nerve damage.

More Evidence Shows HPV Vaccine Prevents Cervical Cancer

Evidence keeps piling up how the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine may help prevent cervical cancer.

Good Diet Could Deter Vision Loss

Researchers have uncovered that food can prevent an eye condition called macular degeneration. 

FDA to Phase Out Trans-Fat From Food

The Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on artificial trans-fats calling them a threat to public health.

U.S. Hospitals Prepare for MERS Virus

A potentially deadly virus could be headed to the United States.

Keeping Your Muscles Strong as You Age

If you want a strong toned body as you age, don’t skip the strength training.

Officials Warn of Child Nicotine Poisonings in Minnesota

Department of Health Issues Nicotine Health Advisory

Minnesota health officials are warning of the dangers of concentrated nicotine after a jump in nicotine poisonings of children.

How Clean is Your Toothbrush?

Study: Toothbrushes May Contain Feces

The tooth brush – it is mankind’s tool for oral hygiene.

Giving Your Love Life a Boost

If you want to keep your love life going strong whether you’re in your 20s or 80s – listen up.

Study: Body’s Immune System May Help Treat Cancer

Researchers are hailing a potential breakthrough when it comes to treating cancer.

Melanoma Rates Double Since 1980s

Melanoma rates have more than doubled since the early 1980s.

CDC: More Young People Getting Tested for HIV

Nearly one-fifth of teens and younger adults have been tested recently for HIV – the virus that causes AIDS.

Lyme Disease: Signs and Treatment

It’s that time of the year again to check yourself for ticks if you’ve been outdoors in hopes of preventing Lyme disease.

Six Best Ways to Quit Smoking

Studies have found six methods that can increase your chances of success in quitting smoking.

Doctors: Dating Apps Lead to Rise in STDs

You might want to think twice before using apps like Tinder or Ok Cupid.

Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy, Young

Being forgetful as our hair goes gray doesn’t mean we’re losing it.

Study: Eye Training Doesn’t Help Dyslexia in Kids

Eye training or other vision therapies will not treat dyslexia in children.

Living With Parkinson’s Disease

About a half million Americans are affected by Parkinson’s disease.

Massage Therapy Tested on Cancer Survivors

Designed to Help Offset Extreme Fatigue

We’ve all heard claims about the healing properties of touch on the human body.

The Best Sunscreens for UVA, UVB Protection

Studies have shown that applying the correct sunscreen can protect you from developing skin cancer and can even keep you looking younger.

HPV Linked to Oral Cancer

If caught early, oral cancer has a very good survival rate.

More Moms Using Laughing Gas During Delivery

Some of the dentist’s tools are making it into the delivery room as more and more women are choosing nitrous oxide to help them have their baby.

Skin Cancer Survivor’s Treatment Picture Goes Viral

A picture that may be hard to look at includes a message that is going viral.

The Importantance of Regular Check Ups

When you are not feeling well, you go see the doctor, but when you’re feeling fine, a trip to the doctor may be in order.

Study: Grocery List Helps With Weight Loss

Diet and exercise are essential to slimming down, but something as simple as a grocery list could help jump start your weight loss journey.

The Benefits of Colorful Foods

Farmers across the country are seeding, sowing and tilling the land, which means more fresh and colorful produce at grocery stores and outdoor markets this summer.

Doctors: Gel Manicures Increase Skin Cancer Risk

Gel manicures are a popular way to get your nails done, but it could come with some dangerous side effects.

Using Natural Ways to Boost Your Mood

You exercise regularly, get enough zzzz’s and follow a healthy diet, but you still find yourself feeling ‘blah’ from time to time.

Veterans Push for Medical Marijuana PTSD Treatment

The wounds of war are often far worse for soldiers emotionally than physically.

Keeping Teeth Healthy While Living With Diabetes

Those living with diabetes are three times more likely to get gum disease than healthy people.

Consuming Peanuts May Lead to Fewer Peanut Allergies

A new study suggests consuming, not avoiding peanuts may lead to fewer peanut allergies in kids.

Managing Exercise-Induced Asthma

Being out of breath while you exercise happens all the time. But for some, it’s more than just pushing yourself too hard.

New 3D Test Can Catch Breast Cancer Early

New technology could lower false breast cancer positives by 20 to 40 percent.

New Cataract Surgery Improves Depth Perception

Cataracts will affect all of us at some point. They are a natural part of aging, but they are treatable with surgery.

Mayo Clinic Survey: 60% Would Like to be Organ Donors

April marks organ donation month and the demand is on the rise with about 150 patients being added to the wait-list every day.

Bird Flu Spreads to 16 States

Gov. Dayton Declares State of Emergency in Minn.

Fears over a large bird flu outbreak are spreading as Minnesota declares a state of emergency Thursday.

Skipping Sleep Contributes to Weight Gain

We exercise and watch what we eat, but sometimes the weight just won’t budge.

New Delhi Has World’s Dirtiest Air

We’re used to images of near-apocalyptic pollution in Beijing. But the world’s worst air can be found some 2,400 miles to the west.

Doctors: Fresh Air Helps You Sleep

The brisk spring air floating through your bedroom window could be just what you need to get a good night’s rest.

Phone Apps Help Manage, Treat Depression and Anxiety

Depression and anxiety affect millions of Americans many of whom don’t have access to therapy or don’t seek treatment.

Get Younger Looking Skin Without Botox

Botox, fillers, and lasers. They all have one thing in common when it comes to treating your skin: they’re expensive.