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Want to Cut Calories? Order Now, Eat Later
Everyone seems to be looking for a magical solution or a quick fix when it comes to dieting and weight loss.
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New Study Shows Link Between DNA and Depression
New research bolsters the case that DNA plays a role in the risk for depression.
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When Doctors and Surrogates Disagree on Time Left
According to the Pew Research Center, 42 percent of Americans have had a friend or relative suffer from a terminal illness.
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American Cancer Society Issues New Guidelines for Breast Cancer Survivors
About 12 percent of women will develop invasive cancer in their lifetime, and thanks to advancements in treatment, many of them will survive
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Federal Group Issues New Mammogram Guidelines — But Not Everyone Agrees
About 12 percent of American women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Early detection is critical when it comes to treating breast cancer, and women often have been advised to get regular mammograms for this very reason.
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Telling Others You Have Cancer
Nearly 1.7 million new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, according to the American Cancer Society.
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The Benefits of Anterior Hip Replacement
The number of hip replacements has dramatically increased, according to government statistics. Over a 10-year period, the number of hip replacements performed grew from 138,700 to more than 310,000. Statistics also show that the procedure is rising among younger patients under age 45.
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5 Common Misconceptions About Skin Cancer
Skin cancer comprises almost 50 percent of all cancer cases in the U.S. This year, more than 76,000 people will be diagnosed with melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer. More than 3.5 million people will be diagnosed with basal and squamous cell skin cancers, which are more slow-growing.
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Newborn Sleep Safety: Preventing SIDS in Your Home
One of the most frequent concerns of new parents is getting their baby to sleep. And when it comes to this topic, there is no shortage of advice offered by family members, products to buy to make sleep easier, and advertisements to convince you of your need for these things.
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Braxton Hicks Contractions or Labor? How To Tell
Braxton Hicks contractions are a natural part of pregnancy, strengthening the uterus muscles in preparation for childbirth. These contractions are incredibly common beginning in the second and third trimesters.
