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Most allergy sufferers not getting relief from over-the-counter meds
Many hay fever sufferers are turning to over-the-counter allergy medications to relieve their symptoms, but they may not be happy…
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A California man says he went to an emergency room with a terrible headache and nausea, slipped into a coma,…
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Many preschoolers own tablets and smartphones
Many children under age five own their own smartphones and tablets, and they often use the devices without any supervision…
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Fewer women know heart attack risks or get ideal treatments
Young women may be less aware than men of risk factors for cardiovascular disease and less likely to receive procedures…
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Traffic deaths preventable, WHO says in call for road safety
Countries must introduce tougher laws to prevent drivers from speeding or drinking and help reduce the toll of 1.25 million…
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Michigan providing water filters in Flint after high lead readings
DETROIT – Michigan on Tuesday began distributing free water filters to residents of Flint, a week after confirming that some…
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Gay, bisexual men report more indoor tanning, skin cancer
Sexual orientation may be a factor in a person’s risks of skin cancer and of using indoor tanning devices, suggests…
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Doctors pull centipede out of woman’s ear
A woman with an itchy ear in China learned the source of her discomfort was an unwelcome visitor: a centipede…
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Oxytocin behind bond between humans and dogs
It’s pleasing when the world finds a new use for something old and familiar. Pie pans gave birth to Frisbees;…
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