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This Week in Health
America, the distraught

More Americans are stressed and depressed today than they were in 2006—just before the economic meltdown that led to the Great Recession.
Worse, they also have less access to the kind of mental health help that they need.


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Sniffing out low blood sugar

Trained dogs can smell the chemical changes that happen when a person’s blood sugar drops. This can be especially helpful for people who have a hard time telling
when their blood sugar has become dangerously low. Here are five factors
to consider before seeking out one of these service dogs.


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Counterfeit cancer cures

Fake cancer cures—from pills to powders—are popping up all over the Internet.
They're even marketed for pets.
Find out how to spot these sham remedies.


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Get the lead out

Target shooters can have far higher levels of lead in their blood than what
many health authorities deem safe. That can be especially harmful for pregnant women.
But taking several steps could lessen the danger.


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Chemo brain: Yes, it's a thing

Feeling foggy during—or even after—cancer treatment? You’re experiencing a very real side effect called "chemo brain." Discover five ways to help get your life back on track.


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