CDC issues alert for bird flu case
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Amid the spread of bird flu, is it safe to drink milk?
Fragments of bird flu have been detected in retail samples of milk, leading some to question whether it is safe to drink.
Experts question whether pasteurized milk poses a risk. Click here to get the story.
Traces of bird flu have been detected in pasteurized milk, leaving many people wondering if it is safe to drink. (iStock)
Here are stroke prevention tips for women
One in five women between the ages of 55 and 75 will suffer a stroke during their lifetime.
A physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist gives five tips for women to reduce their risks. Click here to get the story.
Practicing exercises that promote heart health and reduce stress may help reduce the risk of stroke, a doctor said. (iStock)
7 tips for a whiter, brighter smile
Keeping your teeth bright and white can be a challenge, as various factors cause discoloration.
Two dental health experts have revealed the do’s and don’ts for a pearly white smile. Click here to get the story.
A dentist’s rule is: “If it can stain a white T-shirt, it can stain your teeth.” » (iStock)
A mother tells a heartbreaking story
New York’s Robin McFadden spoke with Fox News Digital about the surprising factor she believes led to her 23-year-old son’s suicide.
Here’s what she wants other parents to know. Click here to get the story.
Derek McFadden, pictured left with his mother Robin McFadden, was 23 when he committed suicide on August 17, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. (Robin McFadden)
Patients who see female doctors could live longer, study finds
Patients treated by female doctors may have an advantage in terms of longevity and recurrent hospitalizations, a study suggests.
Doctors, both men and women, took part in the findings. Click here to get the story.
“Women tend to have a higher empathy quotient, which can directly impact patient care, diagnosis and treatment,” one doctor told Fox News Digital. (iStock)
CDC warns of false dangers of Botox
Public health officials have issued an official health alert over reports of fake Botox injections that have reportedly landed some patients in the hospital.
Learn more about the symptoms and how to keep cosmetic procedures safe. Click here to get the story.
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