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Hispanic Health: Diabetes, Liver Disease Top Concerns
There are more deaths among Hispanics from diabetes and chronic liver disease, and similar numbers of deaths from kidney disease.
July 7, 2015 / 3 min read
Diets Rich in Sugary Drinks Linked to...
A new study finds that diets rich in these sugary drinks cause 184,000 deaths worldwide annually, including 25,000 deaths in the United States.
July 1, 2015 / 2 min read
More Americans are Obese or Overweight Than...
The troubling report finds that fewer than one-third of Americans are now at a healthy weight, with the rest of the population either overweight or...
June 22, 2015 / 2 min read
Summertime Tips for Keeping Kids Safe
The Florida Health Department urges parents to take simple steps to create a safer home environment and prevent the five leading causes of home injury...
June 22, 2015 / 2 min read
Smoking Causes Half of Deaths From 12...
When these 12 cancers are pooled together, scientists calculated that nearly half of all deaths – 48.5 percent – were attributed to cigarette smoking
June 17, 2015 / 3 min read
FDA: Food Industry Must Phase Out Harmful...
The FDA says the move will help reduce coronary heart disease and prevent as many as 20,000 heart attacks and 7,000 deaths a year.
June 16, 2015 / 2 min read
Knowing Your ‘Body Fat Composition’
If you have too much fat — especially around your waist — you're at higher risk for such health problems as high blood pressure, high...
June 11, 2015 / 3 min read
Clearing Up 'Computer Vision Syndrome'
Viewing digital devices is so common and pervasive now that up to nine of every 10 computer users have been affected by one or more...
June 3, 2015 / 3 min read
Rising 'Metabolic Syndrome' Now Affects 35% of...
Metabolic syndrome, which encompasses a group of risk factors — such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, undesirable cholesterol levels, and a large waist...
May 27, 2015 / 2 min read
Studies Reaffirm Benefits of Exercise for Seniors
Moderate to vigorous physical activity is more likely to help prevent age-associated weight gain, instead of dieting alone, according to a new study.
May 18, 2015 / 3 min read