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This Herbal Supplement May Help Lower Blood Pressure, Suggests New Research

While it's not a green light to start taking it with abandon, researchers are suggesting there could be some promise.
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Nearly 16,000 More Blood Pressure Prescriptions Recalled Nationwide

For multiple recent blood pressure recalls, the inadvertent presence of carcinogenic (cancer-causing) chemicals has been the ...
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I Flossed Every Day for Over a Year—Here’s How My Oral Health Changed

A writer decided to stop dodging the "Are you flossing?" question, leading to a surprising review from her dentist 18 months ...
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32,000 Pancake and Waffle Mixes Recalled at FDA’s Highest Risk Level in 20 States

For 3 million Americans, it could be a serious issue from a recognizable product sold at popular national retailers.
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New Study Says If You Had This in Childhood, Your Heart Disease Risk Could Be Up to 45% Higher

Research in the International Journal of Cardiology shines light on yet another reason to attend to dental health, even at a ...
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This 100-Year-Old Can Fit Into His Pants From the 1940s—Why It Might Be His Key to Longevity

He didn't retire from the Navy Reserve until he was 83 and is still nearly just as active as ever. Now, he's sharing his ...
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FDA Report Reveals 60,000 Nicotine Patches Recalled Nationwide

The recalled patches were part of lot code 56841, with expiration 03/2028. They also had a National Drug Code (NDC) of ...
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Colon Cancer Screening Just Got Easier—Here Are the Recently Announced Recommendations

There is an urgency to getting screened," says an expert gastroenterologist. See what the recent guideline changes mean for you.
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A Popular Antacid Has Been Recalled by a Major Retailer

Customers who purchased the heartburn-relief tablets should stop using them “immediately,” says the store chain.
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4 Best Supplements to Lower Your Blood Pressure

More than half of all Americans have high blood pressure. One heart doctor says managing the condition may be simpler than you realize. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We ...
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Silver Medalist Alex Hall Shares the Longevity Secrets He Learned from His 103-Year-Old Grandpa

11 Things People Who Live to 100 Have in Common 6 Things People Who Live to Age 100 Do Every Week Bear Grylls Reveals His 6 Keys to Staying Fit at Any Age The freestyle skiing pro chats about his ...
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A Popular Breakfast Grocery Contains the Wrong Meat—Check Yours

The company states the issue is "not a food safety concern"—but for certain consumers, it very much could be. If anyone in your household doesn’t eat pork for reasons religious, ethical, or certainly ...