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Why Eating a Low-Cholesterol Diet is Important for Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer among men and more than 220,000 of them will be diagnosed with the disease this year.
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Flesh-Eating Bacteria at Florida Beaches: How You Can Stay Safe
When temperatures hit 90 degrees or more, many of us hit the beach to cool off.
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Why We Need to Pay More Attention to Concussions in Female Athletes
Believe it or not, female athletes in many sports have a higher risk for concussions than their male counterparts. Several recent studies have shown that in both high school and collegiate sports women have significantly higher rates of concussions than men who play the same sport (meaning they have a higher likelihood of injury per unit of playing time).
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Diabetes Rate Rising in Central Florida: How to Reduce Your Risk
More than 29 million people in the United States have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. That equals about 9 percent of the population.
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Bladder Leaks: To Cut Back Fluids or Not to Cut Back Fluids. That Is the Question.
If you experience bladder leaks, your first instinct might be to drink less fluid. Because more fluid leads to more leaks, right? Not always.
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Avoiding Peanuts Might Put Your Child at Risk for Allergies Later
One of Israel’s most popular kid foods is a peanut-based snack called Bamba. It’s so popular that “Bamba” is said to be one of the first words Israeli toddlers learn.
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The Skinny on Diet Sodas — Old Warnings Don’t Apply (But There Is a Better Choice)
Gone are the days when diet soda was thought to contain cancer-causing agents (unless you are a lab rat with a serious soft drink problem). The artificial sweeteners and chemicals they contain have been found safe for most people in reasonable amounts, and some brands are even fortified with vitamins and minerals. But are they the best choice for your body?
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What is Aphasia? Bruce Willis Diagnosis Shines Light on Language Disorder
The announcement that Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia has brought attention to the language disorder that affects nearly 2 million Americans.
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How To Stay Happy In Your Job and Avoid the ‘Great Resignation’
If you’re considering quitting your job because of workplace stress, you have plenty of company.
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1 in 3 Athletes Returns to Sports Same Day as Concussion
Concussion protocols for youth sports in all states discourage athletes from returning to the game if they show signs of a concussion after a head hit, but a recent study indicates that most youth athletes, their coaches and the leagues in which they play aren’t exactly following these protocols.
