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America’s alcohol binge intensifies
Adults ages 35 to 44 aren't consuming alcohol quite so often—but when they do, they're overdoing it.
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‘I don’t want to go back’
Jalyn Phelps struggled with weight issues for years. Bariatric surgery helped her build an active, new lifestyle.
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- January 22, 2020
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Fountain of youth—is it skim milk?
Those who drink higher-fat milk may have skimpier telomeres, a telltale sign of worsening age.
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- January 22, 2020
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Steady, sleepless parent
A newborn in the house means old sleep routines are about to get uprooted.
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- January 21, 2020
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Fish oil—the male fertility pill?
For men, omega-3 fatty acids might contribute to reproductive improvements and higher testosterone levels.
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- January 21, 2020
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Top 10 reasons to exercise 30 minutes today
Want to break out of your sedentary rut? Check out these tips from a preventive cardiologist.
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- January 19, 2020
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98.6? That’s so 1800s
For the past 200 years, men and women's body temps have been slowly declining.
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- January 19, 2020
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Put your coat on; you’ll catch a cold!
Or will you? Doctors help parents navigate the age-old battle.
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- January 18, 2020
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Susie, a chimpanzee at the John Ball Zoo, had a mysterious lump on the back of her right wrist. The zoo's veterinarian wanted a specialist to take a look. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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One family, two miracles
David Spaulding meets his great-great-grandson Grayson David Fandrich. As Grayson entered the world, David was fighting to survive a near-fatal heart attack. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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A graduation to remember
Komonte Hassel, 17, a senior at University Prep Academy, felt devastated when he realized he would miss his high school graduation because of a rare disease that confined him to his hospital bed. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Health Beat)
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Tricia Johnson thought her stomach pain was probably caused by stress, or exercise, or maybe her gall bladder. "Pancreatic cancer" were the words that spilled from her telephone. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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