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Middle aged couple preparing a nutritious meal togetherFocus on Healthy Eating Habits, Not SuperfoodsTop superfoods can’t prevent cancer, healthy eating habits are essential
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prescriptionsGetting Rid of Unused Prescription DrugsHow to get rid of the unused or expired drugs in your medicine cabinet
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Primary care physicians and medical specialists It’s National Doctors’ Day: How to Find an MDYour primary care doctor is just one source of other physician referrals
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CONDITIONS & TREATMENTSHEALTH
Lower Risks of Surgery With Pre-surgery Diet
By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian
March 25, 2013
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Studies with mice show fewer complications, less infection after surgery when they are given less food. Changing the pre-surgery diet in humans may be cost-effective way to lower risks of surgery.
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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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CANCERHEALTH
Breast Cancer Radiation and Heart Disease
By: Barbara Kantrowitz
March 14, 2013
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A study suggests that radiation for breast cancer increases the risk of ischemic heart disease
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CANCERHEALTH
Benefits of Colonoscopy
By: Barbara Kantrowitz
March 5, 2013
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People who have had colonoscopies are less likely to be diagnosed with advanced cancers, researchers say
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CANCERHEALTH
How Often Should Older Women Get Mammograms?
By: Barbara Kantrowitz
February 4, 2013
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A new study suggests that older women may not benefit from annual mammogram screening
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CONDITIONS & TREATMENTSHEALTH
How to Protect Against the Flu
By: Barbara Kantrowitz
January 10, 2013
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The flu season appears to be peaking early this year, but there's still time to get a flu shot
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CANCERHEALTH
Do You Need a Pelvic Exam?
By: Barbara Kantrowitz
December 19, 2012
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Some doctors are questioning the usefulness of routine pelvic exams
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MENOPAUSEHEALTH
HPV and Cervical Cancer at Menopause
By: Barbara Kantrowitz
December 13, 2012
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A new study says that the risk of HPV in women may increase with aging
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CONDITIONS & TREATMENTSHEALTH
Benefits of Grapefruit Diet Turn Lethal for Some
By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian
December 13, 2012
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Effects of grapefruit on certain medications can cancel out benefits of grapefru
The benefits of grapefruit can be canceled out when it interacts with certain medications. The effects of grapefruit can cause drug toxicity with several commonly prescribed medications.
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CANCERHEALTH
Does Early Detection of Breast Cancer Save Lives?
By: Barbara Kantrowitz
November 26, 2012
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Researchers say increased screening may not be the reason that breast cancer cancer deaths are declining
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