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Child prescription medication poisonings often occur when parents or grandparents remove pills from childproof packaging.

Breastfeeding may reduce diabetes risk in women who experienced gestational diabetes during pregnancy.

It can be difficult for the consumer to know whether research findings are preliminary or should cause one to change one’s life. Asking the right questions about the results can help consumers tell the difference. Some tips to spot noteworthy studies include looking at how big the study was, how much the results improved measures of health, and whether a well-respected professional organization issued recommendations in response to the study.

High cholesterol can become a problem for some women after menopause. Managing the condition by making lifestyle changes and in some cases by taking medications can help prevent heart attack and stroke in many instances. Even small changes, such as losing a small amount of weight and adding a few 15-minute exercise intervals each day can help make a big difference in your health over time.

Your core muscles, which are those in your torso and pelvis, help you maintain your balance, and allow you to bend, twist and reach. Strengthening them is essential, especially after age 30 when you may start to lose muscle mass. The average 50-year-old who hasn’t done strength-building exercises may have already lost as much as 10% of her muscle mass.

Fainting spells are usually no reason for concern, but should be brought to the attention of a doctor to rule out more serious causes.

Acne after menopause can occur when male hormones, such as testosterone, become more dominant as levels of female hormones drop.

Skipping meals may actually be a good health practice. Intermittent fasting, which refers to limiting food intake to certain hours of the day or even restricting calories on certain days of the week, may bring numerous health benefits, including better cognitive performance, weight loss, and potentially longer life. Consult your doctor first.

Men often rely on drugs to manage overactive bladder symptoms, such as frequent urination, urgency, incontinence, and nocturia. However, adding behavioral therapy may produce better results.

Whether your diet is lower in carbs or contains fewer fats may not influence how long you live, but choosing high quality foods may help you live longer.