The science behind a better night’s sleep

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By ROBERTA BURKHART Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) It’s no secret that a good night’s sleep plays a vital role in mental and physical health...

Clot buster? Surgery? What is the right treatment for stroke?

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MAYO CLINIC Q&A By MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK (TNS) DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My neighbor had a stroke and received a “clot buster” medication. T...

Explaining GER and GERD

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What you need to know about gastroesophageal reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease in children...

What is HMPV?

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By MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK (TNS) You may have heard recent news reports about a surge in cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, in the Northe...

How virus behind COVID-19 can harm your blood vessels and your heart

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By LAURA WILLIAMSON American Heart Association News (TNS) It started as a respiratory illness – or so everyone thought. But it quickly becam...

What to eat for a healthy heart

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MAYO CLINIC Q&A By MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK (TNS) DEAR MAYO CLINIC: We hear a lot about “heart-healthy” diets, but the guidance seems to...

What to know about alcohol consumption and cancer risk

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By MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK (TNS) The Office of the Surgeon General recently released a new Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk. It outlines a ...

Flossing may reduce risk for stroke and irregular heart rhythm

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By LAURA WILLIAMSON American Heart Association News (TNS) Flossing regularly may lower the risk of some strokes as well as a type of irregular ...

Over 4 in 5 Americans spend money on at least one of six common vices

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SURVEY By KATIE KELTON Bankrate.com (TNS) We all spend money on things we know we probably shouldn’t. It could be fantasy football for some...

Tasty winter salads you’ll actually crave

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By GRETCHEN McKAY Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) S alads tend to play a supporting role in colder months, when fresh produce is limited and we t...