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More on Head, Neck Cancers: ‘Game-Changing’ Immunotherapy,...
Immunotherapy will be a “game-changing” treatment for head and neck cancers, while more clinical trials are on the horizon for Miami Cancer Institute. This is...
April 22, 2019 / 4 min read
Roundup: Top Sleep Health Myths Online; Phone...
These Common Sleep Myths Could Hurt Your Health, Researchers Find People can do fine with five or fewer hours of sleep every night, right? Wrong....
April 19, 2019 / 5 min read
Spinal Fusion in Spotlight With Tiger Woods’...
Tiger Woods’ remarkable comeback to win the Masters championship is being celebrated as a great sports achievement. But an increasingly common and effective treatment for...
April 18, 2019 / 2 min read
Troubling Trend: More Kids Under 6 Taken...
The number of children under the age of 6 rushed to ERs after swallowing small objects — especially such items as button batteries, coins and...
April 17, 2019 / 2 min read
Head and Neck Cancers: Latest on Screenings,...
Each year, approximately 110,000 U.S. adults are diagnosed with “head and neck” cancers. While most diagnoses are in people older than 50, it is increasingly...
April 16, 2019 / 3 min read
Roundup: Poor Diets vs. Smoking; Don’t Rely...
Poor Diets Linked to More Deaths Globally Than Smoking, Says Major New Study Unhealthy eating — fueled by a high intake of sodium, sugary foods...
April 12, 2019 / 3 min read
Eggs and Cholesterol: Unscrambling the Latest Data
Another much-hyped study has served up yet more confusion about eggs and their impact on our health, particularly cholesterol — one of the major risk...
April 11, 2019 / 3 min read
Exercising Caution: Dog Walkers Who Are 65-Plus...
Going for long and brisk walks can make for an ideal aerobic routine or an excellent way of starting a regular exercise program. But adults...
April 10, 2019 / 3 min read
More From Dietitians: ‘Plant-Based’ vs. ‘Vegan’ Diets,...
What’s the difference between “plant-based” and “vegan” diets? Is “intermittent fasting” healthy? And have you heard about the precaution you should take when cooking with...
April 9, 2019 / 4 min read
Osteoporosis: Getting Screened Can Help You Prevent...
With an estimated three million baby boomers reaching retirement age every year, an increase in the occurrence of osteoporosis can be expected, according to U.S....
April 8, 2019 / 3 min read