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Where You Live May Put Your Infant at Risk
Living on top of the world might not be so good for infants.
Why Smokers Might Need to Watch Their Hearing
Smokers, if you need another reason to quit, here’s one that might surprise you: Quitting might save your hearing.
Chemo Before Surgery May Benefit Ovarian Cancer Patients
It's not always one or the other when it comes to cancer treatment options like chemotherapy and surgery. And which comes first may make a difference.
For Older Women, Healthy Habits Pay Off
For older adults, maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine can be important. For muscle mass loss, it may be crucial.
Why Some PAD Patients Should Take a Walk
Got peripheral artery disease (PAD)? A simple, at-home activity may help you get your mobility back.
There's No Place Like Home — To Grow Old
For those in midlife, lifestyle choices made now may have a major impact on living long and staying independent later in life.
Double the Tobacco, Double the Risk
Faced with a booming tobacco industry and its long lineup of tobacco products to choose from, some tobacco users may think about choosing more than one — but they may need to think twice.
Stroke Awareness
Every 40 seconds, someone in the US has a stroke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Strokes can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. Read on to learn about stroke and how to safeguard against it.
Metabolic Syndrome Rate Stabilizing
A cluster of health problems — collectively known as metabolic syndrome — puts many at possible risk for heart disease and stroke. The good news? Rates for this condition appear to be stabilizing in the US.
How Depression and Parkinson's Might Be Linked
Depression is a complex illness with many possible causes and many treatments. And it may increase the risk of another serious health condition.
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