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Please, Slash the Salt

The biggest problem, say physicians, dietitians and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is with processed foods commonly available at your local grocery.

August 25, 2014 / 2 min read


Chewing Tobacco and Cancer, Sleep Study on...

Longtime Major League Baseball pitcher Curt Schilling said that he has no doubt chewing tobacco was the cause of the cancer that he has been battling...

August 22, 2014 / 3 min read


The ABCs of Food Labels

Back-to-school season creates a special kind of homework for parents. It’s the daily kitchen challenge of putting together nutritious breakfasts, snacks and lunches for school-age...

August 21, 2014 / 2 min read


The Risks of Tanning

Despite the fact that exposure to ultraviolet rays (UV) is known to cause skin cancer – the most common of all cancers in the U.S.,...

August 20, 2014 / 3 min read


Three Lessons From a Simulation Lab

A well-connected mom faces a medical crisis while giving birth to a very tech-savvy baby. No worries, though. Both patients are high-tech mannequins, virtually complete...

August 19, 2014 / 2 min read


Diabetes Risk Rises to 40%, CDC Says

The risk of developing diabetes has doubled for U.S. males, based on earlier data that tracked 600,000 adults from 1985 to 2011.

August 18, 2014 / 3 min read


Global Leadership Summit, Exercise After Heart Attacks...

The 2014 Global Leadership Summit attracted a crowd of more than 89,000 participants from 108 locations around the world who gathered to hear insights about leadership, faith and...

August 15, 2014 / 2 min read


Vaccinations: Get the Facts

Vaccines are the best way to prevent many diseases. Children begin receiving a schedule of immunizations early because some diseases are most likely to strike...

August 14, 2014 / 3 min read


Depression and Addiction: Know the Warning Signs

The recent passing of legendary actor and comedian Robin Williams sheds light on the complex issues of addiction and depression, according to experts from the...

August 13, 2014 / 2 min read


Transitioning to a New School

While a new school year can bring excitement, children can also experience anxiety — especially students transitioning to a new school or moving to a...

August 13, 2014 / 1 min read