FDA issues black box warning for breast implants
The Food and Drug Administration placed a “black box” warning on breast implants to advise patients of health risks and side effects, according to the New…
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E-cigs linked to weaker bones
Use of e-cigarettes — also known as “vaping” — is linked to increased risk of hip, spine and wrist fractures, according to US News & World Report….
Wear sunscreen even in the winter
Cold weather is no reason to ease up on your sunscreen routine, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. While UVB rays, which are the primary cause of…
January is Radon Action Month
It’s odorless, tasteless and invisible, and it just might be an unwelcome guest in your home. Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, is the second…
Experts urge caution with online health information
It’s an internet joke at this point: Google an innocuous symptom like a sore knee or persistent headache, and 10 minutes later, an online symptom checker…
Warm up with picadillo and fried plantains
Picadillo is a classic comfort food across Latin America, the Caribbean and the Philippines, and on a cold winter night, a hot bowl of this fragrant beef…
Big average snowfalls
Boonville, NY: 193.5 inches Lead, SD: 200.8 inches Truckee, CA: 202.6 inches Hancock, MI: 211.9 inches Crested Butte, CO: 215.3 inches Valdez, AK: 326.3…
Winter fire prevention advice
Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires in North America. But during the winter, it jumps to the leading cause, according to the…
Read this before you shovel snow
Shoveling snow is a job for an athlete, even though people tend to think it is a routine activity that anyone can do. In fact, shoveling snow takes a huge…
When should you go to the emergency room?
It’s easy to see that an accident victim needs emergency treatment. Judging whether a medical condition requires a trip to the emergency room (ER) is more…