_ Medical Research A Gene Mutation that Could Someday Block Diabetes By Jane Farrell article Researchers have discovered a gene mutation that slows the metabolism of sugar in the gut, giving people who have the … Read More→
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_ Heart Health Cardiovascular-Related Deaths Higher for U.S. Hispanics Who Live in Counties with Higher Hispanic Population By Jane Farrell article Hispanics living in the U.S. face more cardiovascular-related death in counties heavily populated by Hispanics than those living in more … Read More→
_ Pets Disaster Preparedness for Your Pet By Sondra Forsyth article Pets are family. Do you have a plan for your pet in an emergency? Including pets in emergency plans helps … Read More→
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_ Calorie Restriction and Fasting Diets: What Do We Know? By Jane Farrell article You may have heard about calorie restriction and fasting diets and wondered why they’re getting so much attention in the … Read More→