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Healthy Holiday Swaps
As the holidays approach, our diets start to get a lot less healthy. But with a few simple food swaps, you can add a little nutrition back into your holiday meals.
Blood Pressure Management: What You Should Know
In recent years, awareness of high blood pressure and how to treat and control it decreased among Americans, a new study found. Because awareness is key to blood pressure management, that could spell bad news for public health.
How to Stay Safe This Fall
Different seasons bring different health and safety challenges, and fall is no exception.
Which Medications Are Safe During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy is a very special time in a woman's life. However, because some medications are safe during pregnancy and others are not, it can also be a confusing time.
How to Spot Scam Health Products
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about fake and even possibly harmful products.
Changing Your Diet After Gestational Diabetes
Pregnant women made only small diet changes after a gestational diabetes diagnosis, a new study found.
Stress-Free Summer
Summer isn't only about swimming and vacations — it can be a stressful time for many people. If you are stressed this summer, try these five tips.
Sickle Cell Disease: What You Need to Know
June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day, the perfect time to learn more about this disease.
How to Age Without Injury
Getting older doesn't have to mean getting hurt.
The Dangers of Dining Out
Skipping the restaurant and takeout menus could help you live longer, a new study suggests.