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I Have Varicose Veins. Should I Worry?
They can ache, itch and sometimes need surgery. We asked experts why they happen and what helps. Source link
At 91, He’s Hiking the Appalachian Trail. Again.
Dale “Grey Beard” Sanders once set the record as the oldest person to complete the roughly 2,190-mile trail. Now, he’s back for his title. Source link
Agitation in Dementia Can Be Helped by Medical Cannabis, Study Suggests
A combination of THC and CBD eased symptoms in an especially frail population: patients with advanced dementia near the end of their lives. Source link
Health Officials in Michigan Identify ‘Potential Source’ of Cyclospora Outbreak
The illness, which has sickened thousands across much of the United States, is on track to contribute to the largest outbreak in recent history. Source link
Appeals Court Revives Lawsuits Tying Tylenol Use in Pregnancy to Autism and A.D.H.D.
A federal appeals court overruled a district court judge who dismissed the lawsuits, citing unreliable scientific evidence. Source link
Why You Should Try Running Without a Fitness Tracker
Here’s why you should get comfortable leaving your watch at home. Source link
There’s an Injury Epidemic in Pro Sports. There’s Also a Recovery Revolution.
Athletes are pushing their bodies to astonishing feats, knowing that medical advances can heal them quickly. Source link
How Healthy Are Cucumbers?
They’re not exactly packed with nutrition. Here’s why dietitians love them anyway. Source link
What Is an Aortic Dissection?
The condition that killed Senator Lindsey Graham is deadly, sudden and difficult to treat — “like a knife to the back,” one expert said. Source link
Years After He Quit Smoking, a Lung Cancer Scan Saved His Life
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and older adults are at higher risk. But only about a quarter of patients eligible for screening are up-to-date. Source link