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Watch Now: Chef Norman Van Aken’s Coconut...

(VIDEO: Watch as Chef Norman Van Aken prepares a flavorful dish on the grill that combines shrimp and citrus to create a light entree.) The...

April 9, 2015 / 2 min read


Minority Health Month: Power of Prevention

April is National Minority Health Month. The slogan: “Prevention is Power: Taking Action for Health Equity” is the theme of the month. Chronic illnesses —...

April 8, 2015 / 3 min read


Oral Cancers: Know Your Risk Factors

Most cancers of the head and neck start in the squamous cells that line moist surfaces inside the head and neck, in the mouth, pharynx,...

April 7, 2015 / 3 min read


New U.S. Anti-Smoking Campaign Features e-Cigarettes; State...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is featuring an e-cigarette smoker for the first time in its latest “Tips From Former Smokers”...

April 3, 2015 / 3 min read


U.S. Anti-Smoking Campaign On e-Cigs

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is featuring an e-cigarette smoker for the first time in its latest “Tips From Former Smokers”...

April 3, 2015 / 3 min read


Watch Now: Treatment and Prevention of Common...

With players at the Miami Open gearing up for championship matches this weekend, professional and recreational tennis players, alike, know keeping themselves injury-free is key...

April 2, 2015 / 1 min read


Watch Now: Chef Norman Van Aken's Caramelized...

(VIDEO: Onion dip is a tailgating staple. Watch as Chef Norman Van Aken prepares a healthier version, without sacrificing flavor.) The countdown to Family Fit...

April 1, 2015 / 2 min read


Watch Now: 10 Eye Tips to See...

(VIDEO: Elise Leonard, M.D., discusses what you should be doing to ensure proper eye health.) Many people take their vision for granted, but there are...

April 1, 2015 / 2 min read


Study: Vegetarian Diet Lowers Risk of Colon...

Can a vegetarian diet reduce an individual’s risk of developing colorectal cancer? That question is the centerpiece of a new study. The verdict: Diet plays...

March 30, 2015 / 2 min read


CDC: Cancer Survival Rates Improve; Report Links...

Breakthroughs in treatments and a surge in early screenings have resulted in more Americans than ever surviving cancer, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control...

March 27, 2015 / 3 min read