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• Hospital Ratings: Behind the Numbers

  With their wealth of statistics and unfamiliar terms, hospital ratings can be a complicated web for healthcare consumers to untangle. So, when it’s time to decide where you want to have a non-emergency surgery or treatment performed, you might be inclined to simply go wherever your doctor recommends. However, depending on your health insurance, you may have multiple hospitals to choose from.

• ‘Veep’ Star Julia Louis-Dreyfus Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

  An estimated 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed this year, affecting thousands of women and their families.

• Why Some Women Aren’t Taking a Key Breast Cancer Prevention Drug

  About 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, but according to one recent study, women who are high risk for breast cancer may not be taking medication that could reduce their risk for the disease.

• How to Stay Hydrated This Summer

  Summer is a prime time for becoming dehydrated. Warmer weather, increased activity, and so many food occasions featuring alcohol can leave our bodies craving water.

• Thirsty Much? Know the Signs of Dehydration

  Our bodies need water to survive. Water doesn’t just keep us from feeling thirsty, it is instrumental in helping our bodies run efficiently. Water makes up 55 percent to 65 percent of adult bodies and about 78 percent of newborn bodies. Within the body, the brain and heart contain 73 percent water, muscles and kidneys contain 79 percent and even our bones are made up of 31 percent water.

• Two Numbers Offer Clearer Picture of Your Child’s Health

  From the moment your child is born, each visit to the doctor will start off with height and weight measurements that will be used to track growth and monitor for potential health risks. Where your child falls within this doctor-recommended range can be useful, but are there better indicators of your child’s overall health? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the answer is yes. 

• Caffeine-Packed Drinks May Be Dangerous to Your Heart

  Energy drinks and other caffeine-packed beverages have become increasingly popular, particularly with teens and young adults. While most people can drink them safely, they can be a health threat if you have heart issues or high blood pressure.

• What Athletes Should Know About Hydration

  Your body contains muscles, bones, blood and tissue, but most of all, it contains water. Water makes up 55 to 65 percent of adult bodies. Muscles and kidneys contain 79 percent water, and bones and the brain are close behind at 73 percent. That’s why it is essential to help the body stay hydrated so it can function at peak performance.

• Drowning Prevention: Keeping Kids Safe in and Around Water

  The long days of summer are ending, but that doesn’t mean we can be less diligent about keeping kids safe around water. From going to siblings’ swim practices and lessons to fishing and walking near a lake or just taking a bath, kids can face the danger of drowning.

• How Drug Resistance Could Affect the Prevalence of HIV/AIDS

  More than 1.1 million people in the country are living with HIV and more than 18,000 people were diagnosed with AIDS in 2015, according to the most recently available data.