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The Meat of Cancer SurvivalHealth News

The Meat of Cancer Survival

Colorectal cancer mortality linked with high red and processed meat consumption

July 5, 2013·2 min read
Yoga for Your Back: Once or Twice a Week?Health News

Yoga for Your Back: Once or Twice a Week?

Back pain relief similar with one weekly yoga practice vs. two weekly practices

July 5, 2013·4 min read
Vitamin D to Boost IVF Baby ChancesHealth News

Vitamin D to Boost IVF Baby Chances

Women undergoing IVF more likely to become pregnant with sufficient levels of vitamin D

July 5, 2013·2 min read
Add Sleep to Your Healthy Habit ChecklistHealth News

Add Sleep to Your Healthy Habit Checklist

Sufficient sleep reduced heart disease risk when combined with other healthy habits

July 5, 2013·4 min read
Ask Your Doctor About Dietary SupplementsHealth News

Ask Your Doctor About Dietary Supplements

Dietary supplementation discussion during doctors visits rarely addressed risks and cost

July 4, 2013·3 min read
Starting RA Treatment RightHealth News

Starting RA Treatment Right

DMARDs recommended by EULAR as first line of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis

July 4, 2013·3 min read
What Are Those Ads Feeding My Kids?Health News

What Are Those Ads Feeding My Kids?

Online advertising targeted at kids may promote unhealthy food choices

July 4, 2013·2 min read
Reshaping Trends for Rebuilding BreastsHealth News

Reshaping Trends for Rebuilding Breasts

Fat grafting for breast reconstruction gaining favor again

July 4, 2013·3 min read
Helping Out After Grand-Theft-AutoHealth News

Helping Out After Grand-Theft-Auto

Violent video games had no measurable effect on how helpful someone is after playing

July 3, 2013·5 min read
More Women Overdosing on PainkillersHealth News

More Women Overdosing on Painkillers

Opioid pain relievers have been increasingly involved with overdoses among women

July 3, 2013·3 min read
Bookworms Rejoice — And Keep Your MarblesHealth News

Bookworms Rejoice — And Keep Your Marbles

Cognitive decline slowed in those engaged in cognitive activities throughout their lives

July 3, 2013·3 min read
Diabetes May Indicate Risk of Bladder CancerHealth News

Diabetes May Indicate Risk of Bladder Cancer

Bladder cancer risks may be slightly higher in men with diabetes

July 3, 2013·2 min read
When Workouts Can't Burn the SugarHealth News

When Workouts Can't Burn the Sugar

Type 2 diabetes patients with hyperglycemia unable to improve blood sugar with exercise

July 3, 2013·2 min read
Yep, Kids Get Arthritis TooHealth News

Yep, Kids Get Arthritis Too

Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month happening in July

July 3, 2013·2 min read
Pay More, Expect the SameHealth News

Pay More, Expect the Same

Biological therapy and conventional treatment for rheumatoid arthritis equal for work loss

July 3, 2013·3 min read
Your Mind's Stockpile Against MSHealth News

Your Mind's Stockpile Against MS

Cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis reduced by brain reserve and cognitive reserve

July 3, 2013·3 min read
FDA Approves Label Changes to Blood Pressure Medicine Olmesartan MedoxomilHealth News

FDA Approves Label Changes to Blood Pressure Medicine Olmesartan Medoxomil

Label changes warn patients of intestinal problems

July 3, 2013·1 min read
Telling Your Kids About Your Cancer RiskHealth News

Telling Your Kids About Your Cancer Risk

BRCA genetic test results often discussed between mothers and their children

July 3, 2013·3 min read
The Stress of Extra Weight on the KneeHealth News

The Stress of Extra Weight on the Knee

Knee cartilage loss greater in people with higher trunk and overall body fat percentage

July 2, 2013·2 min read
Very Low-Risk Cancer Not Black & WhiteHealth News

Very Low-Risk Cancer Not Black & White

Prostate cancer classified as very low risk more aggressive in black men

July 2, 2013·4 min read
Using Your Feet to Build Up Weak LegsHealth News

Using Your Feet to Build Up Weak Legs

Peripheral artery disease sufferers increase activity and ease pain during walking study

July 2, 2013·4 min read
A Safer Heart After Kicking the HabitHealth News

A Safer Heart After Kicking the Habit

Quitting smoking reduced coronary heart disease risk even in women who gained weight after quitting

July 2, 2013·3 min read
How Night Shifts Breast Cancer RisksHealth News

How Night Shifts Breast Cancer Risks

Breast cancer risks higher after years of night shift

July 1, 2013·2 min read
Kids, Get Up and Dance Dance!Health News

Kids, Get Up and Dance Dance!

Active video games improved exercise and reduced sedentary time compared to traditional games

July 1, 2013·4 min read