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Sedatives and Driving May Mean Danger Ahead

Some drivers may want to put on the brakes when it comes to taking sedatives.

The Dangers of Synthetic Marijuana

Recently, marijuana's merits or dangers as a natural product have been hotly debated. Now a new talking point in this debate may have emerged.

Taking Medications? Do It Safely

June is National Safety Month, which means it may be a good time to learn medication safety to help protect yourself and your loved ones.

Are You at Risk for Breast Cancer?

Over the past few years, there has been increasing evidence that obesity may be a risk factor for heart disease and diabetes. Now another disease may be added to that list.

How Screen Time Might Affect Teenage Bones

Some teens act like they can't live without their phones, tablets or computers. But parents may be wise to set screen-time limits.

Got Asthma? Get off the Couch

For some asthma patients, exercise can trigger shortness of breath and other related symptoms — but new evidence suggests that having asthma doesn't have to keep you out of the game.

Healthy Summer Vacation Tips

Pack your bags, it’s time for summer vacation! Summer vacation is a time for many parents to relax and kids to blow off some steam.

When Heartburn Gets Serious

It may be easy to pop a pill for heartburn for the convenience of not having to stop eating spicy and acidic foods, but this convenience may come at the price of good health.

Summer Sports Safety Tips

Before you dust off your kayaks or hit the beach, be sure to make the most of all that summer fun by staying safe and avoiding injury.

HPV Vaccine: How Many Doses Does It Really Take?

Doctors don't usually encourage patients to deviate from their vaccination schedules, but new evidence suggests that less may actually be more — at least when it comes to the HPV vaccine.

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