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Acne treatments that contain benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid can trigger dangerous allergic reactions in some people, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned on Thursday, June 26. The FDA issued the warning about certain over-the-counter acne treatment products that are applied to the skin. They include products marketed under brand names such as

When is an increase in the number and percentage of deaths a good sign? When the deaths are occurring in people 100 years of age or older. It’s not that we’re celebrating anyone’s death at any age. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Thursday, November 21 that the number of deaths

Throughout April and early May 2013, news headlines focused on a bird flu virus that was sickening people in China’s urban centers. Chinese influenza experts isolated the avian (bird) flu virus and determined it was an influenza A (H7N9) subtype, which had never been identified in humans before. As new cases and fatalities were reported

The blasts at the Boston Marathon are not a tragedy. They are something far worse. Last Saturday, my four-year-old ran her first race. It was a just-for-kids, 1.2 mile run in the midst of a panopoly of races that I can only call a celebration of running. There was a marathon, a half-marathon, a 10K,

It’s time to “spring forward” into daylight savings time on March 10, 2013. That one-hour shift in time can disrupt sleep patterns, especially people who have sleep problems and children. But with a little preparation, you can indeed “spring” out of bed on Sunday morning after a good night’s sleep. Why is it so hard

When the winter’s snow and rain gather at your window pane, how do you get out the door for your daily workout? Cold weather, icy streets, and winter winds may dissuade you from your morning run, but they don’t have to equal loss of fitness. Whether your winter fitness goals are improving overall health, weight

Asparagus contains compounds that may help cure alcohol hangover and protect liver cells. Planning to imbibe this New Year’s Eve? Eat some asparagus before and after you drink, and you just might lessen the misery of a hangover. Asparagus – genus Asparagus officinalis – is part of many cuisines. It is widely used by herbalists,