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Yahoo LifeHazards abound during summertime, from food poisoning to fireworks injuries. Follow these tips to stay safe.
Five summer health hazards and how to avoid them from ruining your fun in the sun.
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Summer fruit injuries are real. Here's how to prevent and treat avocado hand, watermelon wounds and lime burns.
Here's how to stay safe while slicing, squeezing or depitting popular summertime fruit.
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It's hard to stop at 1 drink. Here's why — and how to cut back on alcohol.
Alcohol triggers the release of dopamine, a chemical in the brain that makes you feel good — and makes it harder to stop.
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When do you need to start getting a mammogram? Here's what new recommendations say.
What are the benefits and possible risks of getting a baseline mammogram at age 40? Here's what experts say.
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Driving at night can get harder starting as early as your late 20s. Here’s how to improve nighttime vision.
Why does it get harder to drive at night as you age and what can you do about it? Here are some expert tips.
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Struggling with your sleep? Experts share 6 tips that'll help.
Many people aren’t getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep every night. Here, experts share their top tips for better sleep.
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Masks work, telehealth is here to stay — and other health lessons we've learned since the pandemic started 4 years ago
It’s been four years since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. Here are six important lessons we’ve learned.
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Even a mild case of the flu can double the risk of heart attack, stroke. Here’s how you can protect yourself.
A recent study found that adults 50 and older have a higher risk of heart attack or stroke within two weeks after catching the flu.
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Does appearance matter when it comes to how some patients are treated by their doctors? 55% of Black adults say yes.
A recent patient survey reveals that people of different races are concerned that the way they dress determines the type of care they receive from their physician.
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Why do colds seem so bad this year? Here's what's going on.
Nearly everyone is catching the rhinovirus — the most frequent cause of the common cold — this winter season. But are colds actually more intense this season?
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Red wine's health benefits are misleading. Here's why.
Why does red wine have a reputation as being healthy compared to other forms of alcohol? Turns out, it may not be as good for you as you think.
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Can using everyday hair care products be harmful to your health?
Are you inhaling potentially harmful chemicals when you style your hair?
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Why does the flu make some people sick but not others?
Can some people's immune systems have a unique ability to fight off the flu virus? Here's what experts say.
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Why some people end up in the ER on Thanksgiving — and how to stay safe
With all the slicing, dicing and carving taking place in the kitchen, injuries to the fingers, hands and arms top the list of reasons why people land in the ER around Thanksgiving.
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Why are some doctors hesitant to prescribe hormone replacement therapy to menopausal women?
How HRT works, why some doctors are still reluctant to prescribe it and what more recent research shows about how safe HRT is.
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Red meat is linked to several health issues, including type 2 diabetes. Do I need to worry about eating it?
Several studies show a link between eating red meat and developing multiple chronic conditions. But experts say you don't have to give it up entirely.
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More than 22% of people spend more time online than they plan to, finds new study. Here are some easy ways to cut back on screen time.
Experts say the goal is not to delete your social media accounts but to form a healthier relationship with your devices.
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Nearly 40% of adults will have sciatica. Here's what you can do to make it less painful.
What causes sciatica and how can you ease the pain of this common condition? Here's what experts suggest.
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Erectile dysfunction isn't just a blood flow issue. Here's what to know about ED — and the best ways to treat it.
Experts say that personality traits, such as perfectionism or high anxiety, can predispose a person to experience erectile dysfunction.
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It's hard not to feel paranoid about brain aneurysms. Here's what you need to know about them.
What's the likelihood of a brain aneurysm happening, and what are the risk factors? Here's what experts say.