The Westfield News
Health
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962Possible relief of symptoms for irritable bowel syndrome
The low FODMAP diet has been gaining popularity lately for its efficacy in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is...
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596EV-D68 no reason to panic
WESTFIELD – The state department of public health confirmed one case of enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) this week in southeastern Massachusetts, and there...
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640Nominations sought for women who lead with heart
SPRINGFIELD – The American Heart Association is holding a search to find woman who are inspirational, heart healthy role models to become...
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783What you need to know about peanut allergy
When I was a kid, no one I knew had a peanut allergy. Lunch boxes were teaming with peanut butter and jelly...
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400,000 must reapply for health coverage
BOSTON (AP) — The state is launching a major effort to reach out to almost 400,000 Massachusetts residents who must reapply for...
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Mass. hospitals report more medical errors
BOSTON (AP) — The number of medical errors reported by Massachusetts acute-care hospitals has jumped 70 percent since the state both expanded...
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Acting F.A.S.T. may save a life
In three hours, you can see a long movie or drive to New York City or watch a baseball game. You could...
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Students hold blood drive
WESTFIELD – Students from the “You Lead” Program at Westfield Vocational-Technical High School were in a large room just inside the Amelia...
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Sugar and your heart
Sugar sweetened beverages and other added sugars have long been associated with weight gain and obesity but newer research is finding that...
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Autism advocates offer advice
WESTFIELD – A roundtable discussion about autism advocacy was held at Genesis Spiritual Life Center in Westfield last night, with a panel...
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State reports progress in fixing health website
BOB SALSBERG, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Software ordered by Massachusetts to fix its hobbled health care exchange passed initial tests, renewing...
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Deal could avert ballot questions on hospitals
BOSTON (AP) — A union representing nurses in Massachusetts says it will withdraw two proposed November ballot questions if a deal reached...
