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Roundup: Prostate Cancer Rates Decline; Fluoride in...
New Data: Prostate Cancer Diagnoses, Deaths Declining in U.S., Worldwide Prostate cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death...
April 5, 2019 / 3 min read
Fruits, Vegetables and Pesticide Residue: Getting the...
That vitamin K-rich leafy green known as kale — sometimes touted as a “superfood” because it’s even more nutrient dense than other healthy vegetables —...
April 4, 2019 / 3 min read
Exercise vs. Meds: Are They Equally Effective...
Regular exercise can have an empowering effect on one’s health — and even lower blood pressure and reduce visceral body fat nearly as effectively as...
April 3, 2019 / 2 min read
Ask the Dietitians: ‘Added Sugars’ vs. Natural...
Should you worry about the natural sugar in whole fruits? So what exactly is “added sugar” and why is too much of it unhealthy? And...
April 2, 2019 / 5 min read
Transforming ‘TAVR’: More Aortic Valve Patients Will...
The aortic valve, one of four valves that regulate blood flow through the heart, undoubtedly serves a vital function. For most patients, having to replace...
April 1, 2019 / 3 min read
Roundup: Heart Attack Rate Drops in Older...
Heart Attack Rate Among Adults 65 and Older Drops by One-Third, Researcher Say Since the mid-1990s, the number of older adults who have suffered a...
March 29, 2019 / 4 min read
Rotator Cuff Injuries: Tennis Players, Pitchers and...
Tears, sprains or strains to the shoulder’s rotator cuff are common injuries for certain athletes, particularly tennis players and baseball pitchers, but they can occur...
March 28, 2019 / 3 min read
Diabetes Alert Day 2019: What’s Your Risk...
The numbers are striking: More than 100 million U.S. adults are living with diabetes or prediabetes, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
March 26, 2019 / 2 min read
Miami Open: Serena Williams’ Withdrawal Puts Spotlight...
News over the weekend from the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium highlights the prevalence of knee injuries, one of the most common reasons why...
March 25, 2019 / 2 min read
Spotting Skin Cancer: Groundbreaking Body Imaging Technology...
Skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer. If you know what to look for — such as atypical moles — you...
March 25, 2019 / 3 min read