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• Why menthols may make it harder for black smokers to quit

  Published: 08/01/2019 Nearly 80 years of targeted marketing may be a factor.

• Is there such a thing as too much coffee?

  Published: 07/31/2019 You may love your coffee, but don't go overboard.

• Is grandma or grandpa spoiling your child with screen time?

  Published: 07/30/2019 The answer is likely yes, a new study suggests.

• Stress and cancer: What's the connection?

  Published: 07/29/2019 Stress may have serious, long-term health consequences.

• How to cope with wildfire smoke

  Published: 07/28/2019 One type of mask can help filter out smoke.

• Stay hydrated and healthy this summer

  Published: 07/27/2019 Drinking water isn't the only way to hydrate.

• College kids are eating too much mercury-rich tuna

  Published: 07/26/2019 Most of them aren't aware of the risks.

• Which is worse: Sitting to watch TV or sitting on the job?

  Published: 07/25/2019 If TV is your thing, see how to counter the effects.

• Alcohol may harm millions of nondrinkers

  Published: 07/24/2019 New research spotlights alcohol's secondhand effects.

• Grandparents: Store your medicines safely

  Published: 07/23/2019 National poll shows grandparents are taking risky missteps.

• Sleep disorder device may improve health and mood

  Published: 07/22/2019 Learn how sleep apnea and depression interact.

• Made in the shades: How to select safer sunglasses

  Published: 07/21/2019 To protect your eyesight, look beyond how sunglasses look.

• Pools and kids: Do you follow these safety musts?

  Published: 07/20/2019 Plus, what adults shouldn't be doing while kids swim.

• Tweak your grilling techniques to lower cancer risks

  Published: 07/19/2019 Consider grilling foods other than red meat.

• Despite health risks, Americans can't kick processed meat

  Published: 07/18/2019 That's not the only dietary misstep we're making.

• Personal care products pose risks to kids

  Published: 07/17/2019 Nail polish remover is one risk. See what else to put away.

• Meals on Wheels could help keep seniors safe

  Published: 07/16/2019 Drivers can spot health changes.

• Screening guidelines for lung cancer may need revising

  Published: 07/15/2019 African American smokers get lung cancer at a younger age.

• Cool it! 8 tips to beat the summer heat

  Published: 07/14/2019 As temps rise, so does the risk of a heat-related illness.

• Pack healthy foods for the road

  Published: 07/13/2019 Here's how to put the health in your highway travels.