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Managing Seasonal Allergies

Despite a late spring, summer allergy season will be strong, sinus expert says

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Managing Seasonal Allergies

Sleep Apnea in Seniors Tied to Alzheimer's in Study

Extra Vitamin D May Ease Crohn's Symptoms, Study Finds

New Device May Show Doctors More of the Colon

Study Links Coffee to Lower Risk for Rare Liver Disease

Swallowing Magnets Can Be Fatal for Children

Health Highlights: May 17, 2013

Health Tip: Don't Smoke for a Better Smile

Health Tip: Eating Vegetarian

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Fitness
You may wonder what all the fuss is about exercise. Simply put, inactivity is hazardous to your health. Physical activity can help you prevent chronic disease, manage your weight, and stay mentally fit. The best news is that it's never too late to adopt a more active lifestyle.

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a name given to a group of diseases that limit the flow of air in and out of your lungs. COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Long-time cigarette smoking is the most common cause of COPD.

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Men's Health
Stay healthy and vigorous into old age by eating right, getting plenty of exercise and following recommended disease prevention practices.

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Stroke Treatment Animation

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Children's BMI Calculator

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Breast Cancer Risk Factors Clinical Wizard

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Podcast: New Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Guidelines Issued

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Kidney Health Quiz

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Postpartum Depression Assessment

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Migraine Headache

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Health Tip of the Day

Cigarettes Boost Plaque Buildup

Cigarette smoking contributes to heart disease by choking off the heart's supply of blood. The byproducts of smoking damage the linings of arteries and promote the buildup of blood-vessel-clogging plaque. And these harmful effects extend beyond the heart's large arteries into the network of tiny blood vessels that supply blood to most of the heart muscle, according to the American Heart Association.