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Raising Awareness for Prediabetes
For patients diagnosed with prediabetes, the message is clear: it's not too late. {C}
When Antibiotics Are Necessary — Or Not
The common cold sends more people to the doctor than just about any other illness. Some patients need antibiotics, but it can be hard to decide which ones. That all may be about to change.
Good News for People With Slow Pulses
Patients with an abnormally slow heart rate may have concerns about the potential for complications. But new evidence suggests these patients can rest a little easier.
Zika: There's a New Virus in Town
Mosquitoes aren't just a pesky nuisance on warm summer days — many carry disease. And the newest of these mosquito-borne diseases is Zika virus.
The Dangers of Dining Out
Most people know that eating fast food is a quick way to gain weight. But they may not realize that sit-down restaurants can be just as unhealthy.
Is Cruise Ship Food Getting Safer?
Nothing can ruin a vacation like a bout of food poisoning. But new evidence suggests the risk may be lower than ever — at least on US cruise ships.
Got a Cold? Rethink Those Antibiotics
Antibiotics can be a lifesaver for serious infections. But used unnecessarily, they can lead to a much bigger problem.
The Expanding Reach of Lyme Disease
A few decades ago, contracting Lyme disease in the US may have seemed like a stroke of bad luck. But today, the risk may be a whole lot greater.
A Therapeutic Approach to Battling Superbugs
In the fight against antibiotic resistance, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is hoping for a breakthrough.
Inaccurate Dosing Cups Spark Children's Med Recall
If your medicine cabinet is home to liquid children's cough medicine, you may want to give the label a second look.