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DRUGS AND SUPPLEMENTS
States Banding to Investigate Opioid Sellers
Does the pharmaceutical industry have a responsibility to pay the huge costs of the painkiller crisis? States are fighting back. Read more.
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NEWS AND OPINION
How Breast Cancer Gene Mutations Raise Risk of Tumors
New insight into BRCA1 could help assess women's chances for the disease, researchers say
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NUTRITION GUIDELINES
Cooking with Coconut Oil and Palm Oil
Is palm oil good for you? Is coconut oil healthy? Actually, in moderation, cooking with coconut and palm oil may have many health benefits.
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CHILDREN AND TEEN CARE
Parents Need to Learn Causes of Childhood Obesity
Overweight kids don’t need obesity treatment if their parents do. When parents learn how to prevent obesity, the entire family benefits.
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SMOKING
Even Occasional Social Smoking Is Bad for Your Heart
Social smoking is as bad for your heart as smoking a pack or more a day, increasing your risk of high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
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NUTRITION GUIDELINES
How to Eat Healthier
Why should you eat healthier? Processed foods, added fat, sugar, and refined grains can lead to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
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SENIOR CARE
How to Prevent Falls with Tai Chi
It’s important to explore how to prevent falls, the leading cause of injuries in older people. Tai chi, a Chinese form of exercise, may help.
Breast Health Assessment
Take the AssessmentBreast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women other than skin cancer. The American Cancer Society says the breast cancer death rate is declining. This is probably because of earlier detection through routine screening and better treatment. Early detection is the main way to find breast cancer when it’s small and easier to treat.
