The lack of access to a decent toilet is no joke for a third of the world’s people, but a…
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US adult smoking rate dips to 18 percent
Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, a new government report says. Last year, about 18 percent of adults participating in a…
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Lung cancer scans backed for older, heavy smokers
After decades of qualms about lung cancer screening, the American Cancer Society says there now is enough evidence to recommend…
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7 nutrients you need after turning 50
As you get older, it’s important to make small changes to your diet to protect your long-term health. Here are…
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Global life expectancy rises again, but new challenges loom
Average life expectancy has risen globally to 73 years for a girl born in 2012 and 68 for a boy…
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Georgia issues warning against leaving kids in hot cars
With the hottest days of summer just around the corner, a Georgia campaign to prevent children from being left in…
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Secrets to longevity found in blood of 115-year-old woman
Scientists have long searched for the secrets to longevity – and now, clues to this medical “holy grail” may be…
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