Paid Period Leave May Soon Be a Thing in Italy
Italy may be the first nation in Europe to implement paid menstrual leave for women with severe period pain, but many worry it could be a step back for women.
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For families managing health at all ages, early symptom recognition for pediatric rashes and structured exercise for seniors are essential for long-term wellness.
Drugs Used to Terminate Pregnancy
A medical abortion uses a combination of two drugs to terminate an early pregnancy. A protocol employing mifepristone and misoprostol is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
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The 21 Most Lethal Places to Live in America
21 places around the country where your chances of being sickened, maimed, eaten or flat-out killed increase dramatically.
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8 Scary Health Conditions With Zero Symptoms
There’s actually a long list of serious diseases that can be completely stealth for years or even decades before you notice them. Here are eight of them.
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Core Strengthening Exercises for Seniors
A strong core can not only make everyday activities easier for senior citizens, but it can also reduce the risk of falls and injuries.
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What Causes Fever and Throwing Up in Children?
Fever and vomiting are common in children but worrisome to parents and other caregivers. In fact, these symptoms are among the most common reasons for taking children to the emergency room, according to a study published in the August 2005 issue of "[Academic Emergency Medicine.](http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.
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12 Health Trends That Are Not Healthy
While some health trends, like eating more whole foods, are worth the effort, others are more hype than fact-based. If you're lucky, an ineffective wellness product or routine turns out to be a simple waste of money or time. In worse cases, these products and techniques pose potentially serious health risks.
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Different Types of Diaper Rashes in Baby Girls
Diaper rash, also known as diaper dermatitis, is an irritating rash that occurs in the diaper area. Most babies experience this rash at some point, with symptoms that range from mild redness to open sores.
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Cardio Exercises for Seniors
Seniors should get a minimum of two and a half hours of moderate-intensity cardio exercise each week.
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Causes of Leukocytes in the Urine During Pregnancy
Leukocytes (white blood cells) in the urine during pregnancy are usually due to a urinary tract or genital infection.
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When Is a Child's Temperature Considered Dangerous?
Dangerous body temperatures in a child vary, depending on age and other factors. Both high and low body temperature can be potentially dangerous.
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What Are the Causes of Yellow Teeth in Children?
Yellow teeth in children may be caused by internal factors, such as the strength and composition of the teeth, and by external factors, such as medications.
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8 Ways Princess Diana Influenced Wellness, Beauty and Pop Culture
Before 1980, the British royal family amounted to little more than dusty figures in history books and Shakespeare plays in the minds of most Americans.
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15 Unexpected Foods That Contain Gluten
Eating gluten-free may be a diet choice for some, but for the approximately 3 million Americans who have celiac disease -- and the almost 18 million more diagnosed with non-celiac gluten sensitivity -- a gluten-free diet is a health necessity. Staying completely gluten-free is not as easy as one might guess, though.
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Tingly Feeling When Exercising
A tingly feeling when exercising is typically caused by a neurological or vascular problem. In its mildest or most harmless forms, the tingling could be the result of a bra strap that is too tight, or it could be related to blood pressure changes during the workout.
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How to Treat Chapped Lips on a Newborn
Chapped lips on a newborn are more than just uncomfortable; they can negatively affect feeding and sleeping and may lead to potentially serious infections. Because of this, treating a newborn's chapped lips as quickly as possible is important.
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Which Nuts & Seeds to Buy Organic?
Nuts and seeds are ideal snacks. They provide vitamins, minerals and quick energy without unhealthy fat or empty calories. Although the nutmeat or seed is protected by a shell or fruit, unless they are raised organically they are treated with synthetic chemicals just as other non-organic crops.
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How to Stop a Toddler's Cough
If your toddler's coughing is accompanied by a runny nose, low fever, headache or a feeling of general malaise, she may have the flu or the common cold. In some cases, a cough may be the sign of a more serious condition, such as asthma. Consult your child's pediatrician to determine the severity of your child's cough.
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Side Effects and Caution for Parsley
Parsley is a tasty herb available in curly-leaved and flat-leaf, or Italian, varieties. It can be an annual or perennial depending on the temperature of the region it’s growing in, as it is not tolerant of very cold winters. Often used for garnishes and as part of salads, it has medicinal uses too.
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Green Stool in a Teething and Nursing Baby
A breastfed baby’s stools vary daily in color, consistency and frequency. A bright green stool in your teething baby is well within what is considered normal for breastfed babies, and often results from dietary causes.
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