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Two years ago, a landmark federal study found that thousands of lives could be saved annually if middle-aged and older smokers got regular lung cancer screening.
Well, we could have told them this: Humiliating older adults about their weight problem doesn't make them slim down.
Five health news stories from the past week you should know about:
There used to be a tradition of taking a little walk after dinner to aid digestion. Turns out, a short walk after eating can do even more: It can help reduce the risk of diabetes in older adults by lowering blood sugar levels for hours after a meal, a new study finds.
Packing up the car for a beach or lake vacation? Keep food safe by making sure your cooler stays cold enough during the drive.
Does what you eat affect how well you sleep? The answer appears to be yes, and we're not just talking about midnight snacking.
You may think the chicken you buy at the farmers market is healthier for you than store-bought, but a new study suggests it could have more bacteria.
If you don't like those stinky bug sprays with DEET, but you also don't like being a mosquito buffet, here's a simple, low-tech, no-chemical way to deter those little suckers from your backyard: An electric fan.
Sweltering summer temperatures have settled in this week, with the National Weather Service issuing an excessive heat warning for a wide region stretching from the Washington, D.C., area to the Ohio Valley.
Among the big news stories yesterday: The return of Twinkies!