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Your bird feeder could be helping bird flu spread

A simple backyard habit could unintentionally help bird flu spread among wild birds, according to researchers.

Check your freezer: Outshine Fruit Bars recalled nationwide over possible glass

Dreyer's is pulling five Outshine flavors and a 24-count variety pack after consumers reported glass in the bars.

80 minutes less sleep may affect your weight

Even a modest reduction in nightly sleep may contribute to weight gain.

Home blood pressure monitoring reduced heart attack risk by 34 percent

A major study shows that regular blood pressure monitoring can have a significant impact on health.

Study of 30,000 families finds parents’ genes can influence children without being inherited

Parents’ genes can play a role in children’s development, even when the children have not inherited those genes themselves.

Your bird feeder could be helping bird flu spread

A simple backyard habit could unintentionally help bird flu spread among wild birds, according to researchers.

Check your freezer: Outshine Fruit Bars recalled nationwide over possible glass

Dreyer's is pulling five Outshine flavors and a 24-count variety pack after consumers reported glass in the bars.

80 minutes less sleep may affect your weight

Even a modest reduction in nightly sleep may contribute to weight gain.

Home blood pressure monitoring reduced heart attack risk by 34 percent

A major study shows that regular blood pressure monitoring can have a significant impact on health.

Certain contraceptives linked to increased risk of brain tumors in new study

A Danish study has examined whether certain types of hormonal contraception may be associated with an increased risk of brain tumors.

New research: Peppermint oil may lower blood pressure

A low-cost natural remedy could potentially help people with high blood pressure.

New drug may reduce risk of another stroke by 26 percent

A new medication may help reduce the risk of patients suffering another stroke.

Ice packs may slow the healing process, study finds

A new study from McGill University in Canada, published in Anesthesiology, raises questions about whether ice always helps the body in the best possible...

150 minutes of exercise a week may not be enough, study finds

New research suggests that the official exercise guidelines may not be sufficient for those who want to protect their heart health as effectively as possible.

Avoid these drinks when taking medication – new study points to a potential risk

Researchers have investigated how different beverages affect medication.