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Medical Correspondent for , and an actively practicing Emergency Med doctor. Former AF Pilot, physician; current husband, father!

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  1. Jun 6

    Routine is the key!

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    We already know that not getting enough sleep isn’t good for your health, but a new study indicates poor sleep habits like irregular sleep schedules can raise your risk for obesity, high blood pressure and cholesterol and more, explains.
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    Jun 4

    A brand new study on cholesterol found that red *and* white meats are equally bad for you. breaks it down for us.

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  3. Jun 3

    It's getting to be that time of the year!

    The first thing to do is get away from the snake! More from emergency docs:
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  4. May 28

    This is definitely a "it takes a village" type of solution to and disease

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    What makes Bruges, Belgium the world’s most dementia-friendly city? Organizations help residents with dementia stay active, independent and avoid isolation, and businesses display special stickers if their staff is able to offer assistance. reports.
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    May 28

    “Burnout is one of those things that doesn’t go away.” Burnout has just been declared a legitimate medical diagnosis by the World Health Organization. explains what symptoms to look for.

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    May 27

    What makes Bruges, Belgium the world’s most dementia-friendly city? Organizations help residents with dementia stay active, independent and avoid isolation, and businesses display special stickers if their staff is able to offer assistance. reports.

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    May 23

    “I think the phenomenon of tech addiction is quite real,” says Dr. Dimitri Christakis, whose recent commentary suggests that it's not how much time adolescents spend on digital devices but how that time is spent that matters.

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    May 23

    There are about 1.3 million men and women in active duty military today. They’re often sent on long, multiple tours of duty away from their families. But when their time serving our country ends, just how well do we take care of them? reports.

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    May 22

    Most measles cases in the U.S. result from international travel. If you are planning travel abroad, make sure you are vaccinated to protect against . For those not vaccinated, see CDC international recommendations for MMR vaccine: .

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    May 16

    People consume 500 more calories a day when eating ultraprocessed foods, study finds

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    May 16

    A new study found that a low-fat diet can reduce your risk of dying from breast cancer later in life. joins us to explain what you should be eating now to lessen your chance of dying from the second-biggest cancer killer among women

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    May 15

    3-D scans reveal for the first time how a baby's head changes shape during birth

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  13. May 15

    My fav...white noise machine!

    Having trouble sleeping? These machines might help:
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    May 8

    Tick bite? Don’t panic. Learn the steps for safe removal.

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    May 2

    The CDC warns washing raw chicken before you cook it can spread germs from the chicken to other food or utensils. NOW: has what you need to know.

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  16. May 3

    Yay!

    “It has been 22 years since a major release of a film with an all-Latino cast”: “El Chicano” opens today, by ⁦⁩
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  17. May 1

    After spending years piloting and flying in C-130s around the globe here's a salute to the men and women who kept us in the air and made sure we got safely back home to our families!

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    s have been a dependable aircraft for the Air Force for over 60 years, and it's because of the Airmen behind the scenes who keep the in mission shape. These keep the Mobility mission going every day, ensuring the is the best in the world.
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    Apr 30

    Do you know the key times throughout the day you should wash your hands? Learn more:

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    Apr 28

    New warnings about screen time and how it can impact your health: New guidelines for kids, plus concerns over how much time Americans spend sitting. has what you need to know:

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    Apr 27

    New warnings about screen time and how it can impact your health: New guidelines for kids, plus concerns over how much time Americans spend sitting. has what you need to know:

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