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Why All Pregnant Women Should Get a Flu Shot
It’s that time of year again we all dread — flu season.
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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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A Better Way to Detect Sepsis
Every year, more than 1 million Americans get sepsis, a condition that occurs when the body has an inflammatory response to a serious infection.
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Many Breast Cancer Patients Try Alternative Treatments First
About 12 percent of women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime, but according to a recent study some of them likely will seek alternative treatment before trying chemo.
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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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People with HIV and Cancer Less Likely to Get Cancer Treatment
More than 1.2 million Americans live with HIV, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The Danger of Biggest Loser Diets
An average of 3.5 million viewers watched the most recent season of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser,” tuning in to cheer contestants on as they shed pounds each week and transformed before a national audience.
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Exercise May Keep Your Brain Younger
We all understand the value of exercise, from improving heart health to boosting your mood.
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Many Caregivers with Critically Ill Loved Ones Face Depression
Caregiving is a 24/7 responsibility, and one that often causes caregivers to place their own needs secondary to those of their loved ones.
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Stopping Birth Control Linked to Lower Vitamin D Levels
Birth control is a critical part of family planning for many women and taking contraceptives can lead to less painful periods, fewer migraines and headaches during your cycle and potentially reduce your risk for ovarian cancer.
