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The new ‘no surgery, no wires’ pacemaker

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Traditional pacemakers are bulky and need two long wire leads connected to an implanted battery, but now, a wire-free pacemaker is changing the game.

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Why you should eat more veggies

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Chances are you are not eating enough vegetables. Only 10% of Americans typically are, according to a 2019 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you’re looking to make the most out of your recommended daily servings, you’ll want to add more green.

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Alcohol raises risk of heart disease in women, study finds

Read full article: Alcohol raises risk of heart disease in women, study finds

A recent study found that women who drank at least eight alcoholic beverages per week were 33% to 51% more likely to develop heart disease. Roughly 430,000 women between the ages of 18 and 65 were involved in the research.

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Alcohol raises risk of heart disease in women, study finds

Read full article: Alcohol raises risk of heart disease in women, study finds

A recent study found that women who drank at least eight alcoholic beverages per week were 33% to 51% more likely to develop heart disease.

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What happens if you stop taking weight-loss drugs?

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Millions of Americans have dropped pounds and boosted their health using popular drugs like Wegovy. Now, we are getting some answers to a question a lot of people are asking: What happens if you stop taking them?

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Importance of self-care this Mother’s Day

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As we all know, moms play a big role in the family, which means sometimes putting their own needs on the back burner. But it’s important to remember their health and well-being matters, too.

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Is your reusable water bottle making you sick?

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Although they’re a great way to stay hydrated on the go, a reusable water bottle can also be a breeding ground for bacteria and mold if you don’t give it a good scrub every now and again.

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When you should purge your old prescriptions

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According to Dr. Neha Vyas, a family medicine physician with Cleveland Clinic, now is the perfect time to purge those old prescriptions.

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Benefits of reducing your alcohol intake

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive alcohol use is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States. 

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What vitamins should you be taking?

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With so many vitamins and other supplements available these days, it can be hard to know which ones to take. According to Dr. Neha Vyas, a family medicine physician with Cleveland Clinic, you really don’t need any.

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FILE - R. Scott Turner, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Memory Disorder Center at Georgetown University Hospital, points to PET scan results that are part of a study on Alzheimer's disease at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, May 19, 2015. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
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FDA OKs first blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease

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President Donald Trump listens as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., speaks as he signs executive orders and proclamations in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Washington. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, listens at left. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Trump administration again blocked from cutting billions in federal health money

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This undated electron microscopic image provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows two Influenza A (H5N1) virions, a type of bird flu virus. (Cynthia Goldsmith, Jackie Katz/CDC via AP)
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Brazil confirms its first bird flu outbreak in a commercial poultry farm

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Barefoot benefits: Ditch shoes & boost your health?

Read full article: Barefoot benefits: Ditch shoes & boost your health?
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Isolation can be deadly. How to avoid loneliness

Read full article: Isolation can be deadly. How to avoid loneliness

Many Americans are living alone and isolated with the number of Americans living alone more than doubling since 1960. And now research shows that living by yourself may negatively affect your health.

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VIDEO: Local group offers free, in-home mental health care for children

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Studies show more than 2.7 million kids ages 12 to 17 suffered from severe depression last year. Mental health challenges in children have become more prevalent in recent years. Chris Atkins with The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services joins us to share some insights.

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How to recognize emotional eating

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Emotional eating can cause weight gain, which in turn can put a person at risk for other issues, like Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart disease.

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Is fasting really healthy for you?

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Although intermittent fasting can potentially reduce insulin resistance, research on the overall health benefits has been mixed.

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3 ways to better your health this year

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If making healthy lifestyle changes is a priority for you this year, here are three things to focus on to better your health in 2024.

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Do you have a vitamin D deficiency?

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Vitamin D is essential for our bodies, especially when it comes to bone health, but many people don’t get enough of the so-called “sunshine vitamin” in the winter.

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What you need to know about dense breast tissue

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As we mark breast cancer awareness month, we want to help our viewers better understand their options during their yearly mammogram screenings. Radiologist Dr. Dianne Johnson with HCA Florida Memorial Hospital joins us to share information on dense breast tissue.

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Vital mistakes patients make with their health care

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We’ve all been there -- a bothersome symptom sparks a quick Google search. However, medical professionals are revealing the critical mistakes patients often make with their health care.

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First FDA approved drug to slow Alzheimer’s

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More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. It slowly steals your memories and takes away your mind. There is no cure, yet, but now, a newly FDA-approved drug is helping to slow its progression before it’s too late.

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Silent signs of a heart attack you need to know

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Every 40 seconds someone in America has a heart attack and over 800,000 people die every year from heart attacks. One in five heart attacks is silent, meaning blockage of blood flow to the heart starts and the person is completely unaware.

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How obesity can impact a child’s long-term health

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September is National Childhood Obesity Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Preveniton, obesity affects one in five children and adolescents in the United States.

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Hidden dangers of alcohol: What you need to know

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half of Americans aged 18 and older regularly consume alcohol. And nearly 17% of adults binge drink. But too much alcohol can cause more problems than you might realize.

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Testing food that may cause IBS

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Avoiding trigger foods and finding relief can be difficult and cumbersome for those with irritable bowel syndrome. Melanie Lawson joins us to discuss a new test that could find if those foods can cause issues for your immune system.

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Doctor talks about treatment for anxiety in adults

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A new report by the U-S Preventative Services Task Force recommends anxiety disorder screening for adults.

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Relieving aches & pains

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From exercising to sitting at a desk for long periods or just carrying around tension and stress, our bodies bear the brunt of everything we do. Cleveland Clinic Chiropractor Andrew Bang says there are three simple ways to ease common aches and pains.

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Simple ways to replace bad thoughts

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According to the CDC, about one in five Americans will experience a mental illness in a given year. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it's a good time to take a look at your habits. Melanie Lawson joins us to share some simple things you can do to improve your mental health.

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Treatment for period pain

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Nearly 28 million women suffer from painful uterine fibroids, and a related condition called endometriosis. Both caused severe period pain and may lead to infertility. Melanie Lawson joins us to share the new hope for those who have endured the excruciating pain.

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How to avoid kidney stones this summer

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Florida is in the kidney stone belt. And when the temperature rises, so does your risk of a kidney stone. But what exactly are these painful things and how can we prevent them based on what we eat and drink? Leader of the kidney stone clinic at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Ivan Porter joins us to discuss how summer fun can impact your risk of kidney stones.

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