At the risk of stating the obvious, we all enjoyed holidays growing up. What’s not to love, right? But let’s
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Breast cancer screening saved over 27,000 lives in 2018
The American Cancer Society report that, on average, a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer during her lifetime is approximately
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Falls in people over 60 can be prevented by exercise programmes
Falls are a leading cause of accidental or unintentional injury deaths worldwide. Older adults suffer the greatest number of fatal
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The Australian Open effect: tennis frenzy takes over Melbourne
A tennis frenzy has taken over Melbourne as demand for lessons, player apparel and racquets booms in the aftermath of
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Break a sweat over the holidays, but do it safely
(HealthDay)—It’s great to get exercise during the holidays, as long as you take steps to avoid injuries, a sports medicine
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Patients with untreated hearing loss incur higher health care costs over time
Older adults with untreated hearing loss incur substantially higher total health care costs compared to those who don’t have hearing
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Over 2 Million Americans Have Hepatitis C; Opioids Help Drive Spread
TUESDAY, Nov. 6, 2018 — More than 2 million Americans have hepatitis C — and the opioid epidemic is a
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Family sues over student’s pancake-eating contest death
Family sues over student’s pancake-eating contest death The family of Caitlin Nelson, who died after participating in a Sacred Heart
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Texas girl at center of court battles over life support dies
Payton Summons was declared brain dead, but her parents want to keep her on life support. (Fox 4 News) A
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E-cigs continue to spark debate over health risks/benefits
(HealthDay)—With sales of electronic cigarettes skyrocketing, Americans remain divided on whether the devices are a boon or a threat to
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