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Rare eye infection, vision loss result from wearing contacts while showering

A woman’s habit of keeping her contact lenses in while swimming and showering had serious consequences: She developed a rare eye infection that left her legally blind in one eye,...

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Deadly new fungal superbug is worrying doctors — here's what you need to know

Months after health officials in New York, New Jersey and Illinois raised concerns about a new deadly fungal superbug, a study has suggested climate change may be playing a role...

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Vaping may aid smoking cessation but also boost relapse risk

(Reuters Health) - Adults who smoke cigarettes may have an easier time cutting back or quitting altogether if they start vaping, but a new French study also suggests that vaping...

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How to take care of aging parents and yourself

Taking care of aging parents can often take a toll, emotionally and financially. Learn what women can do to help ensure their own well-being while they care for someone else.Caring...

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Compression Stockings Cut in-Flight Clot Risk

Stockings Reduce Risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis on Long FlightsJune 16, 2005 -- Wearing compression stockings during long-haul flights may reduce the risk of blood clots in the legs by...

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How to ensure your public pool is not a health hazard

Ah, summer. A time when young and old alike flock to the local pool or splash park for relief from heat.That is, unless the particular public pool, hot tub or...

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High cholesterol and heart disease

Cholesterol has gotten a bad rap over the last several decades; however it is one of the most important molecules in your body. It is found in every cell in...

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Diabetes and Heart Disease More Likely due to Social Jet Lag

The onset of diabetes and heart disease is more likely among those who experience social jet lag, by sleeping more during the weekend.This warning has been issued by a team...

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Study: Women With Mild Memory Problem Worsen Faster Than Men

Older women with mild memory impairment worsened about twice as fast as men, researchers reported Tuesday, part of an effort to unravel why women are especially hard-hit by Alzheimer's. Nearly...

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Study links Prozac, Paxil use with birth defects

A sweeping government study of thousands of women has found links between the older antidepressants Prozac and Paxil and birth defects, but has cleared other popular treatments in the class,...

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