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Obesity in adolescence may increase girls' MS risk
A woman's risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) during her lifetime is doubled if she was obese at age 18, new research shows. Read more »
National News
- P&G recalls some Vicks spray after bacteria found
- High cholesterol under treated in many Americans
- Had flu? You may have H1N1 protection
- Slow walkers more likely to die of heart disease
- Many pregnant smokers don't own up to the habit
- Acetaminophen could up asthma, wheezing risk
- Smoking tied to suicide risk in bipolar disorder
- Antibiotic overuse threatens modern medicine
- More muscle power means lower Alzheimer's risk
What's Being Talked About
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jean says ...
Do you really think health care isn't rationed now? Have you ever tried to get anything extra from a managed care company?
from Strong Reaction to New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines.
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Anonymous 2 says ...
Don't ALL people have a risk of death no matter what age??
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Jon Brent says ...
Just to clarify...the US Preventative Services Task Force is an independent panel of primary care and preventative professionals. That being said...my wife is a breast cancer survivor from this last year...and I can't imagine what the outcome would have been if she were to accept these new guidlines.
from Strong Reaction to New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines.
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Joanie says ...
My aunt was recently diagnosed with Stage II Breast Cancer, she is only 41. Looks like she would have had Stage IV or worse be dead if this new healthcare would've already been in effect. Obama is the worst thing that has ever happened to this country. God Bless Us All!
from Strong Reaction to New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines.
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says ...
Don't all elderly people have a risk of death? What a stupid study.
Local News
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Healthy Thanksgiving options
The holiday season is upon us! Over the next 6 weeks, Americans will spend a lot of quality family time together, share traditional holiday meals, and also likely gain some weight.
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Challenging Smokers to Quit
The Great American Smokeout is the third Thursday in November. It's a nationwide effort challenging smokers to quit.
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Coping With Food Allergies
Food allergies effect 12-million people in our country, both children and adults. For patients, exposure to certain foods can result in a violent reaction that, left untreated, can lead to death. Avoiding these foods can sometimes be a challenge during the holiday season.
