Wednesday 30 October 2019

How Tim McGraw Turned His Health Around

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Ten years ago, too many beers too much junk food caught up with Tim McGraw, to the tune of 40 extra pounds. Read how he bounced back, gradually, and how he wants to inspire others.



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Not All Heart Failure Patients Get Same Level of Care, Study Finds

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After adjusting for a number of factors, her team found that Hispanic patients were 17% less likely to be admitted to a heart specialty unit, and black patients were 9% less likely.



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Lab Worker Infected With Smallpox-Related Virus

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Investigators say the worker had been briefed on the risks of working with the virus and was offered a vaccine to prevent it, but she declined to get it.



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No Asbestos Found in New Tests of Baby Powder: J&J

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No asbestos was detected in 15 new tests of the same bottle of Johnson & Johnson's Baby Powder previously found to contain asbestos by the FDA, the company said Tuesday.



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Groups Urge Ban of Mint, Menthol E-Cig Flavors

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The Trump administration must include mint and menthol in any plan to halt sales of flavored e-cigarette products, more than 50 health and advocacy groups said Tuesday.



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