Many who shun the component of wheat, barley and rye may not need to do so, experts say By Serena Gordon TUESDAY, Feb. 21 (HealthDay News) — Gluten-free diets have become a popular way to manage gluten sensitivity, but a new analysis suggests that many people who stop eating gluten may not need to do...

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Livestock-associated staph infection underscores potential health problem, researchers say TUESDAY, Feb. 21 (HealthDay News) — Researchers who traced the evolution of a potentially deadly antibiotic-resistant bacteria strain that can jump from livestock to humans say their findings highlight the dangers of widespread antibiotic use in animal food production. The international team of scientists studied methicillin-resistant...

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Here are suggestions for what to do (HealthDay News) — When you set goals for your exercise program, they can help you stay on track. But it’s important to set goals that are realistic. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests how to set exercise targets: Talk to your doctor about exercise, and...

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Practice deep breathing techniques to manage stress (HealthDay News) — Deep breathing may be an effective way of reducing stress and calming down. The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these guidelines for practicing deep breathing techniques: Lying flat on your back, place one hand on your stomach and one hand on your chest. Slowly...

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Research suggests it’s total daily caloric intake that matters, not the source MONDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) — The common food and beverage sweetener fructose often gets a bad rap when it comes to causing weight gain, but a new study suggests that it may not be any worse for putting on pounds than other...

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