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Column | What to eat to get better sleep, according to new research - The Washington Post

Column | What to eat to get better sleep, according to new research - The Washington Post

Certain foods and dietary patterns may help you fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly.

Column | Say More: I feel ‘accosted’ by the grocery store’s cancer fundraiser - The Washington Post

Column | Say More: I feel ‘accosted’ by the grocery store’s cancer fundraiser - The Washington Post

Her 6-year-old is almost in remission, but the local store’s annual pediatric cancer fundraiser reminds the letter writer of “very dark” times.

People are ditching their vapes only to pick up another surprising habit - Fox News

People are ditching their vapes only to pick up another surprising habit - Fox News

E-cigarettes promised a clean off-ramp from smoking, but severe vape withdrawal is pushing former smokers back to traditional cigarettes, experts warn.

The #1 Spice to Help Lower High Cholesterol, Recommended by Dietitians - EatingWell

The #1 Spice to Help Lower High Cholesterol, Recommended by Dietitians - EatingWell

Discover which spice, known for lowering blood sugar, can also be a great addition to a heart-healthy diet for lowering cholesterol.

Congo is running short of health workers as Ebola remains out of control, WHO says - AP News

Congo is running short of health workers as Ebola remains out of control, WHO says - AP News

The World Health Organization warns that Congo is running short of health workers to staff treatment centers for the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history. Cases surged 73% over three weeks in North Kivu, despite early signs of improvement in other provin…

These Foods May Help Lower Your Blood Pressure, New Study Says - EatingWell

These Foods May Help Lower Your Blood Pressure, New Study Says - EatingWell

Whole grains may help lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol and support heart health, a new meta-analysis finds. See which foods make a difference.

Orange County man dies after contracting West Nile virus, family issues warning - ABC7 Los Angeles

Orange County man dies after contracting West Nile virus, family issues warning - ABC7 Los Angeles

The family of an Orange County man says he died after contracting West Nile virus and is sharing his story in hopes of warning others about the risks associated with the disease.

In Amish country, nurses go door to door to stop deadly spread of measles - bbc.com

In Amish country, nurses go door to door to stop deadly spread of measles - bbc.com

With four measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania, health officials are hoping to get people on board with vaccines in private.

Just one small serving of ultra-processed food a day linked to higher disease risk, major study finds - foxnews.com

Just one small serving of ultra-processed food a day linked to higher disease risk, major study finds - foxnews.com

A study of nearly 8.8 million adults links every extra 100 grams of ultra-processed foods daily to higher risks of cardiovascular disease and cancer.