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How to Get Any Kid to Exercise

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It’s tough to motivate kids who just don’t like exercise. But parents have more power than they realize.

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More Than Medicine: The Secrets to Success

Samson 'd Great February 29, 2024

Your lifestyle has a huge impact on your blood sugar. Learn how making a few changes to your daily routine can help yo…

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Forever Chemicals Are Everywhere, But You Can Lower Your Risk

Samson 'd Great February 29, 2024

You can’t avoid the toxic chemicals that are infused into everyday living. But you can lessen some exposure.

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9 Ways to Wean a Child Off Thumb Sucking

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Got a preschooler who won't stop thumb sucking or finger sucking? Find out what to do about it.

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How to Talk to Your Loved One's Care Team

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If you’re a schizophrenia caregiver, communication with your loved one's doctors is important. Learn how to stay i…

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You Are Your Own Best Advocate

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With type 2 diabetes, it’s vital to know the facts and communicate with your care team, especially when you face care …

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Is Anyone Really a ‘High-Functioning Alcoholic’?

Samson 'd Great February 27, 2024

How can you tell whether regular drinking is actually problem drinking? "High-functioning alcoholics" may no…

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Do Patients Know When AI Is Assisting in Health Care?

Samson 'd Great February 27, 2024

When you message your health care provider about an appointment, a prescription refill, or to answer a question, is ar…

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Family History and Your Heart Failure Risk

Samson 'd Great February 26, 2024

Do you have a family history of heart failure? Asking the right questions when heart failure runs in your family will …

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Heart Failure Risk: Where You Live, What You Look Like, and Where You Come From

Samson 'd Great February 26, 2024

Heart failure hits Black and Hispanic communities hardest. Here’s why -- and the changes that can help.

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Stroke Risk in Black Americans: Expert Q&A

Samson 'd Great February 23, 2024

The risk of having a stroke, and dying of one, is higher for Black Americans than for other racial and ethnic groups. …

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CDC Could Cut COVID Isolation Time: What It Could Mean

Samson 'd Great February 23, 2024

The agency appears to be walking a fine line between reducing COVID transmission, including the JN.1 variant, and the …

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Puzzling Causes

Samson 'd Great February 22, 2024

If you live with idiopathic hypersomnia, you’d probably like to know what’s causing it. Unfortunately, that’s not some…

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Talking About B-Cell Therapy for Your MS

Samson 'd Great February 22, 2024

How people with multiple sclerosis should arrange support from friends, family, and work before starting B-cell therap…

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How B-Cell Therapy Affects MS

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B-cell therapy treats MS by targeting cells that can damage nerves in your brain and spinal cord. Learn more about thi…

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Multiple Sclerosis and Health Disparities

Samson 'd Great February 21, 2024

Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis can happen to anyone. But there are disparities when it comes to certain racial…

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For Many, Stigma of Hearing Loss Brings Trouble; Here's What May Help

Samson 'd Great February 21, 2024

Experts say that resistance to treatment is deeply rooted in stigma. We’re more likely to ignore hearing loss because …

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Why Does My Stomach Growl?

Samson 'd Great February 20, 2024

Stomach sounds are a normal part of hunger and digestion. Here’s what’s going on in there and why.

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Automated External Defibrillators Save Lives, If You Use Them

Samson 'd Great February 20, 2024

All airports in the U.S. – and other public places where large groups tend to gather – are required by law to have AED…

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Excess Vitamin B3 Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Disease

Samson 'd Great February 20, 2024

Taking a B vitamin supplement that contains niacin could put people at an increased risk of heart disease, according t…

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Women Get More Health Benefits From Exercise Than Men

Samson 'd Great February 20, 2024

Women who spend the same amount of time on a treadmill, playing pickleball or just taking a brisk walk derive more lif…

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Fuel Your Body With Color: A New Guide to Healthy Eating

Samson 'd Great February 16, 2024

Turns out the pot of gold at the end of the (food) rainbow is health.

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Heart Risks After Pregnancy-Related High Blood Pressure in Latinas

Samson 'd Great February 16, 2024

New data shows that Latina women with high blood pressure during pregnancy face a greater chance of heart problems. Wh…

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Age-Friendly Health Care: A New Approach

Samson 'd Great February 16, 2024

A new Hartford Foundation study shows age-friendly health care should center on memory, mobility, medications, and wha…

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Preventing and Treating Dry, Chapped Hands in Winter

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Winter can wreak havoc on your hands. WebMD gives tips for treating dry, chapped hands and preventing further damage.�…

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Actor Shailene Woodley has learned to take her scoliosis in stride

Samson 'd Great February 15, 2024

Actor Shailene Woodley shares her story of how she copes with scoliosis.

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How to Tell If Your Psoriasis Treatment Is Working

Samson 'd Great February 15, 2024

Keeping psoriasis in check can be a challenge. Here’s how to tell if your treatment is working and what to do when it’…

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Sperm Donors May Not Be as Anonymous as They Think

Samson 'd Great February 14, 2024

Sperm donors aren’t always anonymous anymore. Read about how DNA testing and tech are upending sperm bank donation ano…

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How to Deal With Side Effects of Medicine

Samson 'd Great February 14, 2024

WebMD has tips to keep medication side effects from putting a damper on your life.

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Your Keyboard May Contain More Bacteria Than Your Toilet Seat

Samson 'd Great February 13, 2024

Did you know that your keyboard may contain more bacteria than your toilet seat? Here's what to know about keyboar…

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Coming to Terms With My Diagnosis

Samson 'd Great February 13, 2024

It can be overwhelming to be diagnosed with metastatic small-cell lung cancer. Here, three survivors share their stori…

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‘Clean’ Beauty: What to Know

Samson 'd Great February 12, 2024

"Clean" and “natural” cosmetics and skin care products are all the rage. But there are no definitions for ei…

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New Treatments and Ones on the Horizon

Samson 'd Great February 12, 2024

An expert shares new discoveries that are changing the lives of people with high cholesterol for the better.

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Lower Your Cholesterol Fast With These 11 Easy Tips

Samson 'd Great February 09, 2024

Living with high cholesterol? WebMD gives you 11 tips to lower it, fast.

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Lung Cancer: How My Health Care Team Helped Me

Samson 'd Great February 09, 2024

One lung cancer patient explains why finding the right health care team is vitally important.

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How Do You Know Your AD Needs Advanced Treatment?

Samson 'd Great February 08, 2024

When do you need to step up from a topical treatment to one that clears skin body-wide? Learn how your dermatologist w…

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Atopic Dermatitis: Help for Broken Skin

Samson 'd Great February 08, 2024

Living with atopic dermatitis often means living with itchy rashes and cracked, broken skin. Learn how to care for you…

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Weight Loss Drugs Should Be Taken With Diet and Exercise

Samson 'd Great February 08, 2024

People who take weight loss drugs should not neglect diet and exercise. Here's what to know.

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What Counts as a 'Low Carb' Diet and Is It Right for You?

Samson 'd Great February 07, 2024

Among the scientific community, there remains a real discrepancy about what "low carb" means and who would r…

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Creativity Can Help With Alzheimer’s Agitation

Samson 'd Great February 07, 2024

Agitation and anxiety are common Alzheimer’s symptoms. Learn creative ways to calm your loved one and help take the an…

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Cancer-Preventing Diet: Lowering Your Risk for Disease

Samson 'd Great February 06, 2024

Nutritionists are sounding the alarm on just how much your dietary consumption can affect your risk – or lack thereof …

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Yoga May Be Even Healthier Than You Thought. Here’s Why

Samson 'd Great February 06, 2024

More and more research links this ancient practice to an almost ridiculous number of benefits. What makes it so health…

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Too Exhausted or Busy to Hit the Gym? Check Out These Tips

Samson 'd Great February 05, 2024

If you’re too exhausted to get up for your scheduled workout, or maybe you’re avoiding a costly gym membership, we can…

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Tips for Navigating Metastatic Breast Cancer

Samson 'd Great February 04, 2024

Nurse navigators and social workers can help you bridge the gap when it comes to paying for treatment and getting the …

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Can ‘Soda Taxes’ Improve Our Health?

Samson 'd Great February 02, 2024

A new study shows taxes on sugary beverages like soda can lessen consumption and improve public health.

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New COVID Vaccine 54% Effective at Preventing Symptoms

Samson 'd Great February 02, 2024

The researchers took people who tested for COVID and then asked them about vaccine history. The bad news is only 22% o…

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Can Smart Technology Really Improve Your Sleep?

Samson 'd Great February 02, 2024

Many of us are now using various high-tech devices to track our sleep, all in an effort to better understand how well …

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Self-Care Tips for Parents of a Child With Central Precocious Puberty

Samson 'd Great February 01, 2024

When raising a child with central precocious puberty (CPP), it’s important to take steps not only to maintain their we…

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Heart Failure and Life Expectancy

Samson 'd Great February 01, 2024

With better medication and care, doctors are helping people with heart failure improve the quality and length of their…