When the temperature drops, a warm bowl of chili always hits the spot. This version keeps things light without losing any of the comfort. Made with lean ground turkey, fiber-filled …
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Health & Fitness
Hormone therapy treatments for menopause no longer will carry warnings on heart disease, cancer
by myphillyconnection 9 viewsThe black box warnings on hormone treatments prescribed to treat menopause will be removed in an effort to encourage their use, U.S. health officials said Monday. The Food and Drug …
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ByHeart expands baby formula recall amid botulism outbreak that has sickened 15 infants
by myphillyconnection 9 viewsFifteen infants, including one in Pennsylvania and one in New Jersey, have ben hospitalized during a botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. ByHeart voluntarily recalled all of …
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Adopting a vegan lifestyle can be both rewarding and challenging. While only about one percent of Americans are vegan, many more are curious about plant-based eating and the potential benefits …
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Back pain during pregnancy is often dismissed as a passing discomfort, but it should be taken seriously
by myphillyconnection 17 viewsAbout half to three-quarters of expectant mothers experience pain during pregnancy that is largely untreated, contributing to preventable suffering and harm. Many mothers avoid medications and treatments during pregnancy for …
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Long-term melatonin use may increase the risk of heart failure, study finds
by myphillyconnection 8 viewsAn over-the-counter sleep aid may put some users at higher risk for heart failure and death. In a preliminary study of adults with insomnia, researchers found as association between long-term …
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Feeling stressed? Taking a trip to an art museum may help relieve it
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsViewing fine art can move and inspire people. It also helps reduce stress and the risk of developing chronic diseases, new research suggests. Researchers at the King's College of London …
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Need to lower your cholesterol? The portfolio diet might be worth a try
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsPeople looking to reduce their cholesterol and improve their heart health might be interested in a hidden gem called the portfolio diet. The portfolio diet is related to the popular …
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Light pollution doesn’t only make it harder to sleep — it also may increase risk for heart disease
by myphillyconnection 11 viewsGood sleep hygiene calls for, among other things, a cool, dark and relaxing environment. It turns out the dark part is key to helping prevent heart disease. People who are …
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Raynaud’s syndrome can be painful and annoying, but it’s usually not dangerous
by myphillyconnection 20 viewsMy parents put me on a bus to ski school every winter weekend for several years during my childhood in the Pacific Northwest. I hated everything about it, including the …