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• Should you use urgent care or the ER?

  Published: 08/24/2019 Learn what counts as an emergency.

• Heart attack, stroke linked to testosterone therapy

  Published: 08/23/2019 You should consider the pros and cons before using it.

• One in 10 seniors binge drinks, study says

  Published: 08/22/2019 Certain groups are particularly vulnerable.

• Two infant sleep risks are on the rise

  Published: 08/21/2019 ''Alarming'' increases seen in sleep-related infant deaths.

• Regular lifestyle reviews help people with type 2 diabetes

  Published: 08/20/2019 Monthly talks with a doctor about habits improve health.

• Asthma takes a toll on workers

  Published: 08/19/2019 Workers lose productivity and feel a sense of shame.

• Is your child's backpack too heavy?

  Published: 08/18/2019 These tips can help prevent aches and pains.

• Older adults at high risk for heat illness

  Published: 08/17/2019 Learn the signs of heatstroke and how to help.

• Amid EpiPen shortages, alternatives are available

  Published: 08/16/2019 EpiPen shortages are ongoing in some areas.

• A plant-based diet may help reduce type 2 diabetes risk

  Published: 08/15/2019 But not all plant foods are equally good for you.

• Teen healthcare: Who's in charge here?

  Published: 08/14/2019 Letting teens take the reins now may help them later.

• Bathing before bedtime can improve sleep

  Published: 08/13/2019 But timing and temperature matter.

• Many airline medical kits are not child-friendly

  Published: 08/12/2019 They may lack the right drugs for an in-flight emergency.

• 5 tasty ways to use fresh tomatoes

  Published: 08/11/2019 Try these recipes if you're running out of ideas.

• How to identify 3 poisonous plants

  Published: 08/10/2019 Would you know poison ivy and sumac if you saw them?

• Does screen time trigger teen depression?

  Published: 08/09/2019 A rise in media use may lead to a fall in self-esteem.

• After a stroke, a home support network helps healing

  Published: 08/08/2019 These tools can help stroke survivors navigate recovery.

• Pet your stress away

  Published: 08/07/2019 Even brief animal interactions can lower stress hormones.

• Blood pressure: Both numbers matter

  Published: 08/06/2019 When either number climbs too high, so do the health risks.

• Too much phone time may pose problems for college students

  Published: 08/05/2019 1 in 5 may be negatively affected by their smartphone use.