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Rip Current Awareness: How to stay safe during your swim

One minute you鈥檙e floating peacefully in the waves, the summer sun beating on your salty skin. The next thing you know, you鈥檙e being swept out to sea by one of鈥�

3 Things Muhammad Ali Taught Us About Parkinson's

Muhammad Ali proclaimed himself "the greatest" boxing had ever seen, and based on the roster of awards he received during his 74 years on the planet, he very鈥�

Decoding the milk aisle

The milk aisle at supermarkets these days can be intimidating. Long gone are the days of simple dairy; the shelves are now lined with a variety of milk options鈥�

Melanoma risk doubles

Sunburned shoulders are often a part of the summertime routine, and as a result, the melanoma rate in the US is higher than ever before. Centers for Disease鈥�

Cutting: A cry for help among today's youth

Cutting is the most common self-injurious behavior among youth in the United States. A study published by researchers at Columbia University in 2007 estimated鈥�

Seven things you should know about infertility

For one in eight couples, giving birth is a dream that鈥檚 out of reach without the help of medical intervention. More than seven million women in the United鈥�

6 infant vaccines that could save your child鈥檚 life

Infant immunization is often a controversial topic, but 网红黑料 providers agree: Vaccines are safe, effective, and an important part of protecting your鈥�

10 Breakthrough Therapies for Parkinson's Disease

Each year, almost 60,000 patients are diagnosed with Parkinson鈥檚 disease. As their life expectancy increases, the cost of care also increases, leaving a鈥�

How much is too much when it comes to alcohol?

For most adults, moderate drinking does not cause health problems. Moderate drinking is defined as no more than one drink a day for women and two drinks a day鈥�

Cyberbullying: A Growing problem in America

According to a 2011 report by the National Crime Prevention Council, cyberbullying affects nearly a half of all American teens. Defined as the use of鈥�

Brighten Someone's Day with Random Acts of Kindness

Random acts of kindness are encouraged all year, but on February 17, Americans officially come together to focus on doing good to those around us, especially鈥�

The Connection Between Creativity and Healing

As a 2-year-old pediatric patient scribbles furiously in a coloring book, she's not thinking about the pain in her body, the constant beep of monitors or鈥�

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