Health News Recent research findings and health updates.
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Eat your vegetables and live longer, study suggests High blood levels of the antioxidant alpha-carotene, which people get mainly from eating fruits and vegetables, appear to lower the risk of an early death, a study suggests.
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Any exposure to cigarette smoke can damage health, surgeon general warns Even a small amount of tobacco smoke can cause immediate damage to your health, a new report from the U.S. surgeon general warns.
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Despite screening options, many cancers are diagnosed in late stages Many cases of colorectal, cervical and breast cancer are being diagnosed in late stages, when treatment is more difficult—even though screenings are available to detect them earlier.
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Vapor rub helps ease kids' cold symptoms, study suggests Researchers found that an over-the-counter vapor rub that contains camphor, menthol and eucalyptus was better at easing nighttime cold symptoms and helping kids sleep than pure petroleum jelly or no treatment at all.
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Vitamin D, calcium recommendations updated Most Americans are getting enough vitamin D and calcium for good health, according to a report that sets new daily intake levels and safe upper limits for this bone-friendly nutrient duo.
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