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Offering more testing options doesn't increase colorectal cancer screenings

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Pinterest takes initiative in stopping the spread of medical, vaccine misinformation

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A high-fat diet during pregnancy may prevent Alzheimer's disease in children

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Dog owners may have healthier hearts than others, study suggests

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Ergonomics 101: How to avoid fatigue with a desk job

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Five possible reasons for persistent congestion

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Pennsylvania funding vaccines to prevent spread of hepatitis A amid outbreak

FDA proposes larger, visual health warnings for cigarette packs, advertisements

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FDA issues another reminder about dangers of drinking bleach to 'cure' cancer, autism

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The top 3 methods for removing ticks from skin

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How to prevent and treat blisters from running

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More Narcan needed in fight against opioid epidemic, CDC says

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A selfie video can measure your blood pressure

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An ambitious plan to stop the rise of superbugs

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Why swimming in your contact lenses is a very, very bad idea

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Surviving the heat: tips to stay cool

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As temperatures climb, a new push to keep workers safe

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5 signs of heatstroke – plus what to do and not to do

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Screening, early detection driving decline in Delaware cancer deaths

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Man's death from caffeine supplement serves as reminder of the dangers

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9-year-old Philly girl's devastating injuries underscore the dangers of fireworks

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Everything you need to know about giving blood

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Watch yourself, firework-related eye injuries in the U.S. have doubled

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Gluten-free pizzas might not be entirely free from the troubling protein

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International travelers should know about diseases of concern at their summer destinations

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Checklist spurred significant reduction in post-surgical deaths, study finds

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