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Lung Cancer: Vital Facts You Need to...
Which cancer claims the most U.S. lives each year? Lung cancer is still the answer, despite the cigarette smoking rate nationwide continuing to decline. By...
November 20, 2019 / 2 min read
The Latest on Colorectal Cancer Screenings for...
Adults at “average risk” who do not have symptoms should be screened for colorectal cancer between the ages of 50 and 75, states the American...
November 18, 2019 / 2 min read
Roundup: Vaping Hurts Heart Health Too; Mind-Body...
e-Cigarettes can Raise Cholesterol, Affect Heart’s Normal Blood Flow Vaping, or smoking e-cigarettes has been the cause of a wave of lung illnesses and deaths...
November 15, 2019 / 4 min read
Antibiotic-Resistant ‘Superbugs’ Pose Bigger Threat Than Earlier...
Doctors and public health officials have increasingly sounded the alarm about antibiotic resistant “superbugs” and their growing threat. Now, a new report from the U.S....
November 14, 2019 / 2 min read
Diabetes and Hispanics: Understanding Risks and Prevention
More than one-third of U.S. adults have prediabetes, a precursor to type 2 diabetes. But if you are an Hispanic American, you are more likely...
November 13, 2019 / 3 min read
Possible Lung Cancer Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore...
Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in the United States for both men and women. And most patients are diagnosed in the latter stages of...
November 12, 2019 / 2 min read
CDC: Possible ‘Culprit’ Ingredient Found in Vaping-Related...
Officials with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say they have found a “very strong culprit” behind a nationwide outbreak of vaping-related...
November 11, 2019 / 2 min read
Roundup: ‘Screen Time’ Effect on Toddlers; Walk...
Study: Too Much ‘Screen Time’ Lowers Brain Development in Toddlers No more than one hour a day of “screen time” on digital devices is recommended...
November 8, 2019 / 4 min read
New Guidelines Urge ‘Exercise Prescriptions’ to Help...
New guidelines published by a panel of experts urge physicians to “prescribe” exercise to help reduce the risk of certain cancers — and improve the...
November 6, 2019 / 2 min read
Measles Can Erase Immune System’s Memory, Resulting...
Measles is one of the most contagious viruses in the world, and beyond flu-like symptoms and a rash that begins in the head area, measles...
November 5, 2019 / 3 min read