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Cutting Salt a Health Boost for Kidney Patients 02/16/2017 05:00 PM EST Blood pressure and fluid retention improve in those counseled by dietitians, small study shows Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Chronic Kidney Disease, Sodium Flu Vaccine a Pretty Good Match for Viruses This Year: CDC 02/16/2017 04:00 PM EST Overall, it has been 48 percent effective, but more severe H3N2 strain a factor in reduced coverage Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Flu, Flu Shot Hey Fellas, Depression Can Strike New Dads, Too 02/16/2017 02:00 PM EST Men who are stressed or in poor health seem to be at special risk, study shows Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Depression, Men's Health, Parenting Possible Drawback to Gluten-Free: Toxic Metals 02/16/2017 02:00 PM EST Higher levels of arsenic, mercury found in people who follow this eating plan, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Arsenic, Diets, Gluten Sensitivity Post-Menopausal? Give Exercise a Try 02/16/2017 02:00 PM EST Study participants were fitter, felt better -- and were less bothered by hot flashes Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise and Physical Fitness, Menopause When Cocaine's in The Mix, Safe Sex May Not Be 02/16/2017 12:00 PM EST People who use the drug are more willing to have casual sex without a condom, study shows Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cocaine, Sexual Health, Sexually Transmitted Diseases Pregnancy-Linked Diabetes Poses Risks for Mom, Baby 02/16/2017 09:00 AM EST Study confirms numerous hazards, and experts stress the condition must be treated immediately Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Diabetes and Pregnancy Dealing with Diabetes Distress 02/16/2017 09:00 AM EST The blood sugar disease often comes with enormous mental and emotional strains, specialists say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes, Mental Health Vitamin D Linked to Lower Risk of Respiratory Infections 02/16/2017 09:00 AM EST But medical experts can't agree if recommending supplements or food fortification would be helpful Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Acute Bronchitis, Common Cold, Vitamin D   Follow MedlinePlus on Twitter   Search Cloud: See what people are searching for on MedlinePlus This is a free service provided by MedlinePlus and the U.S. National Library of Medicine, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health. U.S. National Library of Medicine · 8600 Rockville Pike · Bethesda, MD 20894 · 888-346-3656