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Tips for Healthier Thanksgiving Eating
It's almost an unspoken rule of Thanksgiving — you throw all dietary caution to the wind and eat way too much. But it doesn't have to be that way. You can still enjoy yourself, eat plenty and be healthy.
Preschool: How Much Is Enough?
Preschool can help kids build the skills they need for school. Many schools offer full- or part-day preschool, but which is better?
Extra Weight Tied to 500k Cancer Cases Each Year
People who think the extra pounds they carry around can't hurt them may want to think again. Being overweight may raise the risk for cancer, a new study suggests.
Case of Rare Brain Infection Reported in MS Patient Taking Tecfidera
FDA is warning that a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) who was being treated with Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate) developed a rare and serious brain infection called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), and later died.
Sleep Apnea Treatments May Also Ease Depression
A common sleep disorder may be tied to depression. The good news? Treating that disorder may also ease depression symptoms.
Calorie Counts Across the Nation
Soon, the calorie count in a quarter-pounder with cheese at your favorite restaurant chain will no longer be shrouded in mystery.
Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to celebrate family, friends, amazing food and healthy living — all things to be grateful for. When it comes to the holiday meal, you don’t have to give up taste to make it healthy.
Teens May Abuse Their Prescription Medications
Prescribing anti-anxiety and sleep medications may backfire with some teens. The authors of a recent study found that teens who had received prescriptions for these medications were much more likely to abuse them.
National Diabetes Month Aims to Raise Awareness
Perhaps best known for Thanksgiving food — and the blood sugar spikes that can come with it — November may be the perfect time to raise awareness about diabetes. November is the National Diabetes Education Program's National Diabetes Month.
Yogurt May Help Prevent Diabetes
As the saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away — but pairing that fruit with yogurt may keep diabetes away, too.