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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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Study Finds Cancer Rates Differ Within Certain Racial Groups
People of African descent make up 12 percent of the U.S. population, totaling more than 42 million people.
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What to Know About Group B Strep for Newborns and At-Risk Adults
You may have heard about strep throat — caused by a type of bacteria that can live in the nose and throat — but have you heard about group B streptococcus? This bacteria also can naturally occur in your intestines and lower genital tract and is usually harmless, but it can seriously affect newborns and adults with certain chronic illnesses.
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As we age, our diets need to change! Dawn Napoli provides dietary recommendations for women by age group
In your 20s
It’s important to remember that what you are eating in your 20s can set you up for eating habits throughout your whole adult life. -
Hometown Spirit — Jennifer Quilty, DNP, APRN, Chief Clinical Officer, Orlando Health Medical Group
An Orlando native, Jennifer Quilty grew up knowing about the excellent reputation of the Orlando Health hospital system — specifically, the Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Jennifer wanted to pursue nursing at a children’s hospital, and she started working at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer shortly after graduating from college.
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Do Adults Need Booster Shots?
We all have that childhood memory of going to a doctor or clinic and getting pricked. At the time, we may have been too young to realize it was for our own good.
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Know the ABCs of Hepatitis
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, the largest organ in the body and one that helps us digest food, convert nutrients into energy the body can use and removes toxic substances.
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Why Working Long Hours Isn’t Good for Your Heart Health
Americans work more than anyone, research has shown.
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CDC: Low Treatment Rates for African Americans with HIV
Though the rate of HIV diagnoses has declined in the last decade, a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report finds that some
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Organic, cage-free, grass-fed, all natural... What's the difference?
What does “organic food” mean?
The USDA defines the word “organic” as:
