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What Makes Your Breath Smell So Bad
Let’s face it — no one wants to have bad breath. Breath can tell us a lot about our health, ranging from simple bad breath to a more serious, underlying issue. Check out these causes of bad breath and learn the steps you can take to prevent it.
B Vitamins Did Not Prevent Alzheimer's
Some in the medical community have zeroed in on B vitamins as having the potential to reduce Alzheimer’s risk. But recent research suggested this hypothesis wasn't true.
Leisurely Walks May Be Safer Than Walking With Purpose
Walking is typically a good form of exercise, but it can also be dangerous for older people who risk falling. Researchers have recently identified some places and times where walking was safer than others.
Stroke Risk Lingered Two Years After Heart Surgery
Most people who have cardiac surgery are aware of the risks — irregular heart beats, infection and stroke. What many may not realize is the risk for stroke may last long after the surgery is over.
Hysterectomy Procedure May Have Added Risk
Many women choose to undergo morcellation when they get a hysterectomy, a minimally invasive procedure in which the uterus is divided into pieces and removed. However, for some women, the procedure may come with added risks.
Sleep May Be Key to Health With PTSD
Mental health and physical health tend to be a two-way street — each can affect the other. Having PTSD can affect both, but recent research suggests some of the physical harms associated with PTSD may be the fault of another culprit.
11 Hottest Cities in America
Summertime means a season full of outdoor fun — relaxing by the pool, taking a vacation and long days of sunshine. The additional sunlight that summer brings can also mean already warm parts of the country experience extreme heat that can be dangerous if you’re not properly prepared. Here are the 11 hottest cities in America.
Women Died of Heart Attack More Than Men
Heart attacks pose a serious risk of death to everyone, but recent research suggests that risk might be greater for young to middle-aged women.
How to Choose the Right OTC Painkiller
Over-the-counter painkillers might appear to all have the same purpose — reducing pain — but they aren't all created equal. Many of these medicines have different effects, side effects and purposes.
Catheter Procedure for Blood Clots May Pose Risks
Doctors are increasingly using a catheter-based procedure to guide medication to treat blood clots. While the approach has been shown to save lives, it may also raise certain health risks.
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