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The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.
Limit intake of red meat and dairy products made with whole milk. Choose skim milk, low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Limit fried food. Use healthy oils when cooking.
A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.
A serious new warning has been established for pregnant women against taking ACE inhibitors during pregnancy. In the study, the risk of major birth defects in children whose mothers took ACE inhibitors during the first trimester was nearly three times higher than in children whose mothers didn't take ACE inhibitors. Physicians can prescribe alternative medications for pregnant women who have symptoms of high blood pressure.
More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.