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Health Matters
(NAPSI)—In 2000, a mysterious disease was making 3-year-old Mercy Mendoza so ill that her grandmother bought a burial plot for her in the little town in Honduras where they lived. Swelling, …
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1/28/19 02:12 PM
(NAPSI)—Whether you’re new to Medicare or an established beneficiary, take a close look at Medicare Advantage plans during this year’s open enrollment period. Those policies may …
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1/28/19 02:12 PM
Hints For The Home
(NAPSI)—The next time you need to wipe up a spill, health expert Dr. Charles Gerba, Professor of Environmental Microbiology, University of Arizona, aka "Dr. Germ," warns: don't always …
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1/28/19 02:10 PM
Making Life Better
(NAPSI)—The sense of shattered safety and loss after a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, can wage a long-term emotional toll on everyone involved, according to AmeriHealth Caritas, a …
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1/28/19 02:08 PM
Health Awareness
(NAPSI)—Nearly double the number of Americans in rural areas versus nonrural areas reported having an insufficient number of cancer doctors near where they live. This is one of the many …
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1/28/19 02:07 PM
Health Bulletin
(NAPSI)—The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that can develop into mild to severe illnesses or even death—yet too many people don’t realize how …
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1/28/19 02:06 PM
Health Awareness
(NAPSI)—Based on a recent report of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some fifty million Americans – more than one in five – can be estimated to have recurring pain symptoms. …
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1/28/19 02:06 PM
Health Awareness
(NAPSI)—Colds and flu bring special considerations for people with high blood pressure, especially those on blood pressure medication. Here’s how to keep your blood pressure stable: DO: …
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1/28/19 02:05 PM
Mothers And Babies
(NAPSI)—Gestational diabetes is something to be concerned about after and not just during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes is diabetes that is found for the first time when a woman is pregnant. …
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1/28/19 02:04 PM
Medicare And You
(NAPSI)—Medicare’s annual enrollment period is now underway, and runs from October 15 to December 7, 2018. You may be happy with your current Medicare coverage, but it pays to shop …
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1/28/19 02:03 PM
Ask A Foot And Ankle Surgeon
(NAPSI)—When a child experiences leg pain, parents might not consider the foot as the source, even though some foot disorders can also cause symptoms in the leg. When it comes to foot-related …
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1/28/19 02:02 PM
Now Hear This
(NAPSI)—Whether heading to the gym before work, meeting up with friends for dinner, or flying across the country for a business trip, if you’re like many people, your life seems busier …
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1/28/19 02:00 PM
Healthful Eating
(NAPSI)—Much has been written about millennials and their impact on society. It appears their influence extends to diet and nutrition—and may help make fruits and vegetables more accessible and …
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1/27/19 03:04 PM
DENTAL HEALTH
(NAPSI)—More than a third of Californians receive health care through Medi-Cal, and while most members know that dental coverage is included, many do not use the benefit. The Medi-Cal Dental …
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1/27/19 03:03 PM
Health Awareness
(NAPSI)—The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke, wants stroke …
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1/27/19 03:01 PM
Pointers For Mothers-To-Be
(NAPSI)—Pregnancy is an exciting time, from decorating the nursery to reading every parenting book available. The most important thing expecting moms can do for themselves and their baby is to …
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1/27/19 02:59 PM
Heart Health
(NAPSI)—An estimated 2.7 million Americans are living with a condition that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. Fortunately, a leading health …
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1/27/19 02:58 PM
Hints For Homeowners
(NAPSI)—In the last several years, a growing body of scientific evidence has indicated that the air within homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air in even …
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1/27/19 02:57 PM
Women's Health Awareness
(NAPSI)—A mother, a sister, a friend…many of us know someone who has been touched by breast cancer, the most common cancer among women, affecting an astonishing one in eight women in the United …
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1/27/19 02:55 PM
Health Awareness
(NAPSI)—For people on the transplant waiting list, returning to health is a real and remarkable possibility. In fact, more than 90 Americans get another chance at life every day thanks to organ …
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1/27/19 02:53 PM