 June 29, 2009
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United Black Media Companies Confront AIDS
On June 25, the U.S. Black AIDS Media Partnership unveiled “Greater Than AIDS,” a multifaceted campaign that seeks to promote unity among Black Americans in response to HIV/AIDS.
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Child Abuse Increases Adult Cancer Risk
Kids who experience physical abuse are more likely to develop cancer in their adult years compared with children who were not abused, indicate researchers from the University of Toronto.
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June 24, 2009
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Abnormal Test Results: No News Could Be Bad News
If any of your medical tests came back with abnormal results, would your doctor automatically tell you? Not necessarily, says a new study. Researchers from Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City found that more than 7 percent of doctors did not notify patients of abnormal test results.
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June 22, 2009
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CVS Criticized for Condom Lockup in Communities of Color
Change to Win, a coalition of labor unions, believes that CVS’s practice of locking up condoms at certain stores—commonly in communities of color—creates a barrier to access for young people who are less likely to ask a store associate for them, The Tennessean reports. The group asserts that CVS’s anti-theft policy puts those communities at risk for unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV
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Drop the (Cookie) Dough & Check the Label
Due to possible E. coli contamination, Nestle Toll House is recalling several varieties of its prepackaged refrigerated cookie dough products, according to the U.S Food & Drug Administration. (Click here for a complete list.)
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June 18, 2009
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Got Goals? You May Live a Longer Life
Living a purpose-driven life is not only crucial to maintaining psychological wellness and physical health; it may also be linked to longevity, according to a new study from the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.
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June 15, 2009
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Certain Carbs Can Cause Heart Woes and Weight Gain
Eating a hefty amount of high-glycemic carbs, such as cornflakes and foods based on white flour, raises blood sugar levels, which in turn might elevate your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, say researchers from Israel’s Chaim Sheba Medical Center.
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Swine Flu Sweeping the Nation
It’s official: The H1N1 virus—a.k.a. swine flu—is now labeled a pandemic, and it’s the first influenza pandemic since 1968, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
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June 11, 2009
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Computers a Health Threat?
Be warned: A new study reports that more Americans are heading to the ER for computer related injuries.
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Lights Out: Early Bedtimes Help Teens Battle Depression
Feeling guilty for enforcing your child’s bedtime? According to a recent study, teens with early parental-mandated bedtimes are less likely to battle depression or have suicidal thought compared to their peers who stay up much later.
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June 04, 2009
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Higher HIV Levels Boost Lymphoma Risk
Low CD4 cells are not the only risk factor for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) in people living with HIV. A persistently high viral load may also increase the chances of developing this potentially life-threatening cancer, according to German researchers reporting study results in the July 1 issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases.
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June 01, 2009
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Soft Drinks Could Zap Your Strength
Love your cola? Well too much of it can affect your muscles. According to a new study, heavy cola consumption can increase risk of hypokalemia—low blood potassium levels—that can create problems in muscles and nerve function.
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Boost Your Sunscreen IQ
These days, consumers have to thoroughly analyze and understand how the ingredients of their sunscreen work if they want full skin protection, according to experts who say sunscreen labels are confusing. As a result, the Food and Drug Administration is currently working on new label regulations for sunscreen bottles. In the meantime, here’s information every savvy consumer should know.
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