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Experts find insufficient evidence to screen young children, pregnant women for lead without symptoms

Measles, mumps, rubella vaccines now available in Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide

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The resting heart rate men in their 50s don't want to see on their smartwatch

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Bob Saget directs first Redbox original film 'Benjamin' out this month

Best Twitter reactions to 'Game of Thrones' Season 8 premiere

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Children's Health

Update: Fisher-Price recalls Rock 'n Play Sleeper after 32 reported deaths

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Disney releases trailer for 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'

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Alternative Medicine

Breast milk ingredient might just be the next big thing in adult supplements

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No, drinking kombucha doesn't 'speed up' your metabolism, experts agree

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Disney+ to launch this year with new Marvel and ‘Sandlot’ series

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Can changing the microbiome reverse lactose intolerance?

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Children's Health

Children's ER visits for swallowing objects doubled in the past 20 years

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A quick trick to naturally boost your mood? Smile, researchers say

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This 'invisible illness' doesn't have a known cause or effective treatment

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome

Quarter-million people went vegan at start of 2019, survey finds

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Netflix releases trailer for Amy Poehler, Tina Fey's 'Wine Country'

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Should you pick or pass on bulletproof coffee?

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Lethal plans: When seniors turn to suicide in long-term care

Netflix releases trailer for new horror series 'Chambers'

Netflix releases trailer for horror series, 'Chambers'

Emma Stone fangirls over BTS in new 'Saturday Night Live' promo

Emma Stone fangirls over BTS in new 'Saturday Night Live' promo

Two area Marines killed in roadside bombing in Afghanistan

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Twitter reacts to first ever photo of a black hole

Twitter reacts to first ever photo of a black hole

FDA approves bone-building osteoporosis treatment geared toward high-risk women

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Oprah and Prince Harry to produce mental health series for Apple TV+

Disney releases the first trailer for 'The Lion King'

'The Lion King' released its first trailer

Kevin Hart laments negativity bias of social media during appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast

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This dairy-free drink was created to promote healthy aging

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Type-2 diabetes before age 40 carries excess risk of death, especially for women

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Kacey Musgraves takes home album of the year at 2019 ACM Awards

Candida auris: Here's what you should know about the superbug fungus spreading worldwide

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You definitely want to avoid most fried and frozen foods when battling the flu, study suggests

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Popular weed killer’s alleged link to cancer spreads concern

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What parents should do to help students prepare for the first year of college

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FDA announces limited recall of Hunt's tomato paste due to mold

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Laura Dern tries to prove the innocence of a convicted murderer in 'Trial By Fire'

Laura Dern tries to prove the innocence of a convicted murderer in 'Trial By Fire'

FDA releases list of nitrosamine-free blood pressure medications amid shortage

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Adam Sandler is returning to 'Saturday Night Live'

Adam Sandler will host Saturday Night Live for the first time in May

Amazon's Alexa can now help book medical appointments, track blood sugar

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Eating an unhealthy diet might be more deadly than smoking, study finds

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Here's the scoop on fasted cardio, weightlifting and workouts

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Health Insurance

Cigna and Express Scripts to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs

Good news: Potatoes are actually a registered dietitian-backed vegetable

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