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Possible measures exposure at Holiday Inn Express in Asheville - WRAL

Possible measures exposure at Holiday Inn Express in Asheville - WRAL

Officials said anyone who was at the Holiday Inn Express, 435 Smokey Park Highway in Asheville on Aug. 26 from 1 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. may have been exposed to measles.

How did nine children die in a 1991 Pennsylvania measles outbreak? - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

How did nine children die in a 1991 Pennsylvania measles outbreak? - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Common supplements rival antibiotics for severe gum disease - Science Daily

Common supplements rival antibiotics for severe gum disease - Science Daily

Omega-3 and low-dose aspirin matched the effectiveness of antibiotics in a year-long study of patients with severe gum disease, with both approaches helping about 58% reach the treatment goal. The unexpected result could point to a new way to treat some patie…

Modern medicine failed her. She turned to toad venom instead - USA Today

Modern medicine failed her. She turned to toad venom instead - USA Today

An increasing number of people are turning to complementary and alternative medicines, and the terms are evolving. Here's what's going on.

The screenings and other habits doctors recommend as early-onset cancers rise - The Washington Post

The screenings and other habits doctors recommend as early-onset cancers rise - The Washington Post

Some cancers can’t be screened for or are hard to detect, but there are many factors that can help manage risk.

This Habit May Raise Dementia Risk by 43%, According to Research - EatingWell

This Habit May Raise Dementia Risk by 43%, According to Research - EatingWell

A study suggests sugar may increase your dementia risk, particularly in people with certain genetic profiles. Find out more about this study.

Arthritis drug restores 100% hair on 1 in 5 alopecia patients in global trial - South China Morning Post

Arthritis drug restores 100% hair on 1 in 5 alopecia patients in global trial - South China Morning Post

Tests at hospitals in the US, Europe and China discover medication can help to reverse hair loss caused by the autoimmune disease.

Oatmeal vs. Greek Yogurt: Which Breakfast Is Better for Lower Cholesterol? - EatingWell

Oatmeal vs. Greek Yogurt: Which Breakfast Is Better for Lower Cholesterol? - EatingWell

Oatmeal and strained (Greek-style) yogurt are both heart-healthy breakfasts. But when it comes to lowering cholesterol, oatmeal is the clear winner.

Your Body Has a 'Second Heart', And It's Crucial You Keep It Pumping - ScienceAlert

Your Body Has a 'Second Heart', And It's Crucial You Keep It Pumping - ScienceAlert

Every step, ankle flex, or rise onto your toes activates a remarkable pump below your knees.