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Always On: Why We Can’t Disconnect
Stepping away from work can feel irresponsible, but is it? How the inability to truly disconnect can affect your health and productivity.
Why You Should Skip Cold Medicine for Young Kids
Children catch as many as six to eight colds per year. But before you reach for the over-the counter cold medicines, learn about their potential risks.
Can Drinking Seltzer Water Harm Your Tooth Enamel?
With seltzer, the risks to your teeth increase, depending on the ingredients, how much you drink and whether you have certain health conditions.
A Popular Vitamin May Interfere With Cancer Treatment
New research from University Hospitals suggests that people being treated for pancreatic cancer should use vitamin supplements with caution.
How Blood Sugar Spikes Affect People Without Diabetes
Most people who don’t have diabetes tend not to think much about their blood sugar levels. However, blood sugar spikes and crashes can affect everyone.
Top 7 Tick Illnesses in the Midwest
A single tick bite can transmit bacteria, viruses or parasites, causing illnesses that range from mild to life-threatening. Here are the top symptoms to watch for.
When Postpartum Emotions Are a Sign of Something More
Postpartum mental health has been in the spotlight, raising questions about what’s normal after having a baby and when symptoms may signal something more serious.
Kidney Stones: Know the Signs, Lower Your Risk
They’re common, incredibly painful and send more than one million Americans to the emergency room each year. Learn why kidney stones are on the rise and what can help lower the risk.