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apneaAlzheimer's Disease and Sleep ApneaResearchers say there could be an association between apnea and Alzheimer's
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saltShould You Cut Down on Salt?A new government report questions the wisdom of cutting down salt consumption
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Angelina JolieAngelina Jolie's Double MastectomyJolie explains why she had a double mastectomy to lower her chances of getting breast cancer
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sleepSleep Problems and Prostate CancerA study suggests that men with sleep problems are at higher risk of prostate cancer
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CANCERHEALTH
Women, Smoking, and Colon Cancer
By: Barbara Kantrowitz
May 1, 2013
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A Norwegian study finds that female smokers have a significantly higher risk of colon cancer
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DISEASESHEALTH
Why You Need a Hepatitis C Test
By: Celeste Perron
April 29, 2013
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hepatitis C test and treatment of hepatitis C
Baby boomers are at high risk of this infection of the liver. Here’s what to know about testing for and the treatment of Hepatitis C.
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CANCERHEALTH
Alcohol Consumption and Breast Cancer Survival
By: Barbara Kantrowitz
April 17, 2013
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Moderate drinkers appear to have a slightly better chance of surviving breast cancer, researchers say
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CARDIOVASCULARHEALTH
Red Meat and Clogged Arteries
By: Barbara Kantrowitz
April 10, 2013
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A new study suggests that a compound called L-carnitine could be why eating lots of red meat increases the risk of heart disease
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CANCERHEALTH
Why You Still Need to Use Sunscreen
By: Barbara Kantrowitz
April 8, 2013
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Even at midlife, sunscreen can offer critical protection from damaging rays
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CARDIOVASCULARHEALTH
Less Salt, More Potassium
By: Barbara Kantrowitz
April 5, 2013
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Three new studies say that cutting salt and increasing potassium intake helps you stay healthy
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CARDIOVASCULARHEALTH
Baldness and Heart Disease
By: Barbara Kantrowitz
April 4, 2013
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Researchers say there could be a link between losing your hair and heart disease
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CARDIOVASCULARHEALTH
Should You Worry About Side Effects of Statins?
By: Barbara Kantrowitz
April 2, 2013
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For many people, side effects diminish the second time around, researchers say
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CARDIOVASCULARHEALTH
Dangers of a Stroke Under Age 50
By: Barbara Kantrowitz
March 20, 2013
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Having a stroke before the age of 50 puts you at higher risk of death for decades, researchers say
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DISEASE MANAGEMENTHEALTH
A Warning About Alzheimer's
By: Barbara Kantrowitz
March 19, 2013
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One in three elderly people now die with Alzheimer's, study says
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