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Symptoms of Heart Failure in Women

Heart failure claims the lives of about 300,000 people every year in the United States. Although you may think of heart failure as a condition that is more likely to affect men than women, about 62 percent of people who die from heart failure each year are women, according to the Women’s Heart Foundation. If you have any signs of heart failure, get medical attention immediately.

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Diet for Skin Care

When it comes to skin care, sometimes you really are what you eat. According to the Mayo Clinic and MSN Health, a poor diet is indeed a factor in unwanted acne breakouts. Although eating your vegetables doesn’t necessarily guarantee the permanent absence of skin breakouts, a healthier diet can help many aspects of your physical health and appearance.

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Cough Medicine Recalls

Dealing with an infant who has a runny nose and a cough is never fun, but reaching for the cough medication may not be the best solution. Pediatric associations, the FDA and the CDC, all caution against using such products for children ages 2 and younger. Beginning in 2007, manufacturers of infant and children’s cough medications began to recall cold/cough medication products for this age group.

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What Are the Dangers of Mineral Makeup?

Many women rave about mineral makeup because it does not contain harsh chemicals and preservatives. Mineral makeup can be ideal for sensitive skin because it does not cause irritations unlike other types of cosmetics. Unfortunately, mineral makeup is not entirely hazard-free. Some ingredients found in mineral makeup can be harmful to health, and some are also found in other types of makeup. Before applying mineral makeup on your skin, be aware of the hazards it poses and decide for yourself whether the benefits outweigh the risks.

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What Are the Causes of Hair Loss in Young Men?

Some things are just a fact of life and a sign that we are getting older. In addition to bags under the eyes, worry lines and uncomfortable aches and pains, people often consider hair loss as a sign of aging. Unfortunately, many young men may also experience thinning hair long before they ever expected to. If your man seems to be losing his hair at an early age, you may wonder what could be causing this condition. The first step in treating early hair loss involves getting to the root of the matter by determining the cause.