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Here's everything you need to know about the weight-loss Optavia Diet

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Stem cells could regenerate organs – but only if the body won't reject them

This is the favored exercise method of U.S. Twitter users, study finds

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Seniors' health can decline due to deficiencies in micronutrients, study says

Microplastics in drinking water likely do not pose a health risk at current levels, WHO says

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135,000 pounds of restaurant-grade chicken recalled after testing positive for listeria

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What to stream on Netflix in September: 'Between Two Ferns' movie; Sacha Baron Cohen series, 'The Spy'

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Five possible reasons for persistent congestion

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Target to launch better-for-you exclusive food and beverage brand, 'Good & Gather'

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Holier is a vitamin supplement created especially for vegans

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Organic food health benefits have been hard to assess, but that could change

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If you wash or rinse raw poultry, the USDA has an important warning for you

Spending time in city parks puts you in a good mood, study says

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Can you guess the healthiest bagel varieties?

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What to stream on Hulu in September: Harvey Weinstein doc, 'Untouchable,' and Wu-Tang miniseries, 'American Saga'

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Doctors can change opioid prescribing habits, but progress comes in small doses

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Hepatitis A races across the country

Netflix launches medical detective-style docu-series, 'Diagnosis'

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FCC proposes three-digit phone number for suicide prevention hotline

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Pill Club claims CVS Caremark's reimbursement changes threaten its ability to distribute birth control

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Weight Watchers launches controversial app to help kids lose weight

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Sleep apnea can increase cancer risk in women, study finds

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

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Dominican Republic resort where Delaware woman says she was beaten temporarily closes as reservations plunge

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Keto diet stops growth of certain cancers, study suggests

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New Jersey congressman wants to know if military used Lyme disease-ridden ticks as 'bioweapons'

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

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Chlamydia vaccine shows promise in clinical trial, researchers say

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Want better sleep? Try a warm bath or shower 1-2 hours before bedtime, study suggests

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To save money, American patients and surgeons meet in Cancun

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Marijuana-alcohol combo linked to riskier behavior in Penn State study

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Popular cardio machine missing from this Top 10 list

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Aramark partners with Beyond Meat to develop plant-based menu

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5 tips for parents to build communication skills with children with autism spectrum disorder

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The top 3 methods for removing ticks from skin

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Blood tests for Alzheimer’s: Two experts on why new studies are encouraging

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This popular diet limits alcohol consumption – and it might boost brain function

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Superstar athletes popularize unproven stem cell procedures

NBA to implement new mental health guidelines for 2019-2020 season

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