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• Teens may benefit from early weight-loss surgery

  Published: 06/11/2019 Surgery had a lasting effect on blood pressure and diabetes.

• Which dogs are most likely to bite kids?

  Published: 06/10/2019 It's not all about the breed. Learn what else matters.

• Boating and alcohol: Not worth the risk

  Published: 06/09/2019 Alcohol isn't safe for anyone on board.

• Father's Day: Check out these healthy gift ideas

  Published: 06/08/2019 Give him a gift that will keep him in your life longer.

• Walk faster, live longer?

  Published: 06/07/2019 Brisk walking could add years to your life.

• More play, less sitting helps children grow up healthy

  Published: 06/06/2019 Activity, screen time and sleep guidelines for kids under 5.

• Waiting to start a family? What men need to know

  Published: 06/05/2019 Delaying fatherhood too long may contribute to infant health risks.

• More than half of U.S. parents text and drive

  Published: 06/04/2019 Distracted drivers are more likely to crash.

• DASH diet benefits go beyond better blood pressure

  Published: 06/03/2019 The diet may help lower the risk of heart failure too.

• Don't skip these health screenings

  Published: 06/02/2019 Ask your doctor if you're due.

• Is it Alzheimer's?

  Published: 06/01/2019 Learn 8 early signs to look out for.

• Who, me? Snore? Women do it too

  Published: 05/31/2019 But they're less likely than men to tell a doctor about it.

• Nicotine replacement products: It's OK to double up

  Published: 05/30/2019 Combining a patch with another product may help you quit.

• Statins are safe for people with rheumatoid arthritis

  Published: 05/29/2019 They can lower cholesterol and inflammation.

• Meds for enlarged prostate may mask prostate cancer

  Published: 05/28/2019 Men who take them may miss out on an early diagnosis.

• Is your health app sharing your data?

  Published: 05/27/2019 Some apps pass on personal info without your knowledge.

• Get ready for grilling season

  Published: 05/26/2019 Brush up on these tips before your next barbecue.

• 4 foods that boost bone health

  Published: 05/25/2019 Plus: Certain foods that mess with calcium absorption.

• Common insomnia drugs may cause dangerous sleep behaviors

  Published: 05/24/2019 The drugs have led to serious injuries and even deaths.

• Swallowing injuries on the rise: How to keep kids safe

  Published: 05/23/2019 Over 100 kids a day go to the ER after swallowing objects.