 November 26, 2008
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November 24, 2008
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Broccoli: The Key to Smokers’ Health?
Attention smokers and former smokers: Eating a lot of cruciferous veggies, such as broccoli, collard greens, cabbage and brussels sprouts can reduce your risk of developing lung cancer according to a recent report from the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo.
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November 20, 2008
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The DNA/Prostate Cancer Link
On a mission to identify genetic mutations related to prostate cancer, researchers at the Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment Program (PRAP), at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, have found that doctors may be able to use five genetic markers to assess a man’s risk of developing prostate cancer.
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November 17, 2008
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Nicotine Patches And Expecting Mothers
For moms-to-be trying to kick the smoking habit, using nicotine replacement therapy such as nicotine patches or gum, doesn’t increase the likelihood of stillbirths, according to a new study.
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Super-Size My Corn?
Want to know what the primary ingredient is in most combo meals at fast food eateries? Corn says a new report from the University of Hawaii.
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November 14, 2008
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Alicia Keys Throws Annual AIDS Bash
Singer and actress Alicia Keys hosted her fifth-annual Black Ball on November 13; the gala benefits Keep a Child Alive, an organization that serves children and families living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, USA Today reports.
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November 13, 2008
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Racial Discrepancies in Blood Pressure Control
High blood pressure kills 8,000 black Americans each year—a number much higher than expected, according to a new study conducted by the University of Rochester’s Department of Family Medicine in New York.
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Get Down to Business: Practical Advice for Doctor Visits
To get the most out of your next doctor’s visit, do more than just make an appointment and show up on time. Research shows that patients who prepare for an appointment are more likely to get better care than those who don’t.
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November 10, 2008
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Green Spaces: For Richer and Poorer
A study from the University of Glasgow in Scotland suggested that places with green spaces such as parks, forests and playing fields have lower health inequities between rich and poor people.
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November 06, 2008
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An Overview of Obama’s Health Care Reform
With Barack Obama’s presidential victory, many wonder whether his proposed health care reform will effectively change our present system—and if so, how extensive will those changes be and when will they take place?
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Get Your Whole Grain Intake Up
A long-term study shows that cutting back on eggs and dairy while adding whole grain foods, such as barley, corn, wild rice, oats and wheat, to your diet can lower your odds of suffering heart failure.
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