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Woman on table having abdomen examined by physician Crash Diets and Gallstone AttacksStones in the bile duct can cause gallbladder attacks for people on very low calorie diets
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mammogramsShould You Get Regular Mammograms?A British study adds more data to the controversy over mammograms and breast cancer mortality
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diabetesDiabetes, Low Blood Sugar and DementiaIf you have diabetes, you need to be extra vigilant about blood sugar levels as you get older
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exerciseHow to Lower Your Risk of StrokeA new study finds that simple lifestyle changes can significantly lower stroke risk
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CANCERHEALTH
Vegetarian Diet and Heart Health
By: Barbara Kantrowitz
June 4, 2013
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A new study finds that male vegetarians are less likely to die of heart disease
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CONDITIONS & TREATMENTSHEALTH
Alzheimer's Disease and Sleep Apnea
By: Barbara Kantrowitz
May 21, 2013
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Researchers say there could be an association between apnea and Alzheimer's
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CARDIOVASCULARHEALTH
Should You Cut Down on Salt?
By: Barbara Kantrowitz
May 15, 2013
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A new government report questions the wisdom of cutting down salt consumption
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CANCERHEALTH
Angelina Jolie's Double Mastectomy
By: Barbara Kantrowitz
May 14, 2013
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Jolie explains why she had a double mastectomy to lower her chances of getting breast cancer
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CANCERHEALTH
Sleep Problems and Prostate Cancer
By: Barbara Kantrowitz
May 9, 2013
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A 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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