_ The Shrinking Use of Tobacco By Jane Farrell article Good news: Cigarette smoking has reached the lowest level ever recorded among U.S. adults. Only 14 percent of Americans┬á smoke, … Read More→
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_ Senior Health When it Comes to Age Spots, Be ΓÇ£BerryΓÇ¥ Careful By Sondra Forsyth article When it comes to eliminating ΓÇ£liver spots,ΓÇ¥ those unsightly skin blemishes that multiply with age, the oil and nutrients derived … Read More→
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_ Sepsis Get Ahead of Sepsis By Jane Farrell article Infections can put you and your family at risk for a life-threatening condition called sepsis. Sepsis is the bodyΓÇÖs extreme … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Whole Grains Are One of the Most Important Food Groups for Preventing Type 2 Diabetes By Sondra Forsyth article It doesn’t matter if it’s rye, oats, or wheat. As long as it is wholegrain, it can prevent type 2 … Read More→
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_ Adolescent Health Children's Health Vaccines: The Must-Haves on Your Child's Back-to-School Checklist By Jane Farrell article With the start of the school year just around the corner, it is easy to overlook one of the most … Read More→
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_ Veterans' Health Veterans to Get Easier Access to Clinical Trials By Jane Farrell article Veterans with cancer who receive treatment from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will now have easier access to clinical … Read More→
_ Dental Health Oral Health How Gum Disease Can Be at the Root of 5 Serious Health Issues By Sondra Forsyth article Your dentist keeps warning you about bleeding or inflamed gums for a reason. They can be a gateway to serious … Read More→
_ Sexually Transmitted Infections and STDs STD Confidential: "Intimate" Skin Diseases Are on the Rise and Dermatologists Can Help By Sondra Forsyth article While love, according to the song, is the sweetest thing, the after-effects of its activity can sometimes be not-so-sweet symptoms: … Read More→
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