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October 28, 2015

Paramedics report lack of critical care training

Paramedics often have to transport patients in critical condition from one medical facility to another. In a new survey, some said they perform procedures and use tools they haven't been trained in on the way.

October 28, 2015

To age well, change how you feel about aging

Scientists are discovering something very peculiar about aging: How we feel about getting old matters. A lot.

October 28, 2015

Why you should be eating more carbs

Want to build muscle? Chill with the protein, bro. If you're an active guy, then according to Alyse Levine, advisor for livestrong.com, there's a good chance you actually need less protein and more—wait for it—carbs. 

October 28, 2015

Daily diet soda may increase risk of heart attack, stroke

Diet soda may benefit the waistline, but people who drink it every day may have a heightened risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a new U.S. study

October 28, 2015

Evidence lacking on glaucoma screening, panel says

There is not enough evidence to say whether screening adults without vision problems for glaucoma has any clear benefit, according to a government-backed panel.

October 28, 2015

Rotting corpses spark fears of epidemic amid India floods

Rotting corpses contaminating water sources and poor sanitation amid devastating floods in northern India could lead to a serious outbreak of diseases such as cholera and dysentery, aid groups warned on Wednesday.

October 28, 2015

Oral drops may be an effective treatment for allergy, asthma sufferers

Instead of shots, oral allergy drops may soon be an alternative treatment for allergy and asthma sufferers 

October 28, 2015

9 simple steps to happiness

Money can buy happiness—if you spend wisely. We asked experts to explain this and other glee strategies, none of which require rose-colored glasses or doing anything with life's lemons.

October 28, 2015

Words of Wellness: 'Succeeding When You're Supposed to Fail'

Many of us experience tragedy or hardship throughout our lives, and at times, it may feel like it’s impossible to overcome our struggles.  But with the right tools and state of mind, encountering failure could very well never keep you down again

October 28, 2015

Secrets to the caveman diet

That image of a caveman gnawing on a hunk of bison meat may need a makeover. A new chemical analysis of modern diets suggests Stone Age humans ate less meat than thought