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Most Americans See Cancer as a Death Sentence

The death rate from cancer has gone down in recent years, but the majority of Americans still view cancer as a death sentence, a new survey says. Of ...
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Kids’ Falls from Windows Still a Problem, Research Finds

Emergency rooms treat approximately 5,100 children who’ve fall out of windows every year, and more education is needed to bring that number down, new research shows. Researchers from ...
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Obesity Gene May Shield Against Depression

Perhaps there is a bit of truth to the stereotype about being fat and happy — new research finds that people who have a gene linked with obesity ...
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Breast Cancer: What Raises Your Risk?

“The Healthy Geezer” answers questions about well-being and maturation in its weekly section. Question: Is breast disease the main cause of dying malignancies in women? Answer: Breast disease ...
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Why Some Women with Breast Cancer Gene Don’t Get Cancer

A genetic test can reveal whether a woman has inherited the genes that make her more prone to developing breast cancer, but a positive result still will leave ...
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Sun Protection Clothing: As Good as Sunscreen, or Better?

Outdoor enthusiast Dr. Susan Weinkle has found a way to do what she once considered impossible: she can kayak Florida’s waterways for five-hour stretches in midsummer and not ...
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How Women Can Cut Stroke Risk: Eat Fruits & Veggies

Researchers have uncovered yet another reason for you to eat your veggies: a diet full of antioxidant-rich vegetables, fruits and grains can lower stroke risk among women, according ...
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Pro-Mammogram Statistics Draw Challenge

An awareness campaign on breast cancer by research group Susan G. Komen for the cure has overstated the benefits of mammograms for the survival rates of women with ...
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QVC Recalls Spinning Candle Holders

About 14,000 Metallic spinning candle holders with 12 soy tea lights were voluntarily recalled by QVC, of West Chester, Pa. in cooperation with the CPSC. Hazard: The candle ...
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School Ban on Soda Has Greatest Effect on Black Students

State policies designed to eliminate junk food from school concession stands may be reducing disparities in soda consumption among teens of different racial and ethnic groups, a new ...
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