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Exercise May Cut Risk of Certain Cancers
There’s a reason we constantly tell patients to remain physically active. It not only improves their quality of life, it also helps them stay healthy.
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Coping with a Chronic or Terminal Illness
Nearly 50 percent of adults in the U.S. have at least one chronic health condition, while terminal conditions like heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s are the leading cause of death in the U.S.,according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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4 Ways Cell Phones Could Be Affecting Your Health
What’s the first thing you do when you wake up? Conventional wisdom would say brush your teeth and shower, but for many people their day starts with a cell phone in hand.
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‘Obesity Genes’ Don’t Affect Weight Loss
Recent research indicates that 20 percent of the weight differences between people are caused by “obesity genes” that change the way the brain regulates appetite, but another new study suggests that people with these genes can still leverage various strategies to lose weight.
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Focus on Men’s Health – Prostate Health
It’s a fact – prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in American men, second only to skin cancer. Even so, a prostate cancer diagnosis can often come as a surprise, because many men do not experience any prior symptoms. Prostate cancer awareness is vital, because even in the absence of symptoms, it can be a serious medical condition.
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CDC: Antibiotics for Gonorrhea Losing Their Effectiveness
New information from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) indicates that two antibiotic treatments for gonorrhea may be losing their effectiveness.
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Even Internationally, Holidays Bring Weight Gain
The holidays are right around the corner, which means many Americans will overindulge on desserts, foods filled with saturated fat and alcoholic beverages that contain way too much sugar.
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Careful Monitoring, Radiation or Surgery — What’s Better for Men with Prostate Cancer?
Doctors will diagnose more than 180,000 new cases of prostate cancer this year, but for many patients deciding what treatment approach to take — and what side effects they can endure — is often the most difficult choice.
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Your Top 5 Cholesterol Questions Answered
Cholesterol is found in the fats within your blood. The body needs it to form healthy cells, but too much of it can lead to health issues such as heart disease.
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All Adults Should Be Screened for Depression, Panel Says
In 2014, nearly 16 million Americans experienced depression. Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the country, but until now health experts had issued screening recommendations largely based on the availability of mental health services.
