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CDC: Fentanyl, other opioid drugs behind 54% increase in overdose deaths in six years

Friday, December 14

Hailshadow/iStock(WASHINGTON) -- A new federal report shows the astonishing pace in which fentanyl rose to become the drug associated with the most overdose deaths in the United States.The Centers for Disease Control and... Read More.

Trump administration mulls restrictions on fetal tissue in federally-backed research

Friday, December 14

nicolas_/iStock(WASHINGTON) -- The National Institutes of Health said Thursday it has stopped procuring human fetal tissue for some research projects while it waits for the Trump administration to complete an audit of the role... Read More.

Expert tips to avoid holiday weight gain

Friday, December 14

YinYang/iStock(NEW YORK) -- Don't worry -- it's possible to indulge in delicious Christmastime treats this holiday season without gaining the extra pounds by following some simple tips.Nutritionist and health writer Jessica Sepel, creator... Read More.

Some romaine lettuce is safe to eat after E. coli outbreak, but caution urged

Thursday, December 13

undefined undefined/iStock(NEW YORK) -- U.S. officials said Thursday they are cautiously optimistic that romaine lettuce tainted with E. coli that prompted a nationwide recall is off the market, but are warning the public to... Read More.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus says she has a new perspective on life after battle with cancer

Thursday, December 13

Allison Shelley/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Julia Louis-Dreyfus is slowly opening up about her battle with cancer in the past year.The 57-year-old mother-of-two was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2017. She completed three... Read More.

Traveling this holiday season? Here are five ways to de-stress

Thursday, December 13

izusek/iStock(NEW YORK) -- From standstill traffic to airport security lines that never seem to end, travel stress during the holidays is nothing to ho, ho, ho about. You might be anxious about losing your... Read More.

Stethoscopes loaded with bacteria, including one that causes Staph infection: Study

Thursday, December 13

DNY59/iStock(NEW YORK) -- The stethoscope has long been an iconic symbol of health care used for listening to the heart, intestines, lungs and blood flow. But while it’s an invaluable tool that every medical... Read More.

Girl in wheelchair can stay warm outside thanks to mom’s invention

Thursday, December 13

Courtesy Jennifer Harrison(ITHACA, Mich.) -- A 9-year-old girl who almost gave up on recess because it took too long to bundle up has joined her mom in helping other kids around the world.Zoey... Read More.

Using standing desks only burns 10 calories an hour, study shows

Thursday, December 13

DNY59/iStock(NEW YORK) -- Sitting all day has been proven to be detrimental to one's health -- so if you've got one of those standing desks, great.However, if you think standing up at the... Read More.

Kotex recalls some tampons after reports of ‘unraveling’ and ‘pieces left in the body’

Wednesday, December 12

matka_Wariatka/iStock(NEW YORK) -- Kimberly-Clark issued a voluntary recall yesterday for some of their U by Kotex tampons, amid reports from consumers of them "unraveling and/or coming apart upon removal," according to a statement on... Read More.