I like smoked salmon and kippered herring, and thought that eating them was good for me. But I read in another health newsletter that the smoking process destroys all the heart-healthy omega-3 fats. Is that true?
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A study comparing the two methods of repairing an abdominal aortic aneurysm found differences in survival rates after the first month, but after several years survival rates for both groups were approximately the same.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revises its immunization guidelines every year, and there are some changes for 2011, in particular ones that apply to people at middle age or older.
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A small study of people who practiced regular mindfulness meditation found changes in several areas of their brains.
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Statin drugs have helped millions of people reduce their risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol, and they may also have beneficial effects on cells all over the body.
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Bladder cancer is much more common in men than in women. The most common causes are smoking and exposure to environmental toxins.
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I’m 50 years old and have never had an HPV test. Do I need one as part of my health screening?
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I am a healthy, active 39-year-old. I enjoy a beer with dinner, and a six-pack most weekends. Over the past year or two, I’ve had to let my belt out, and now I’m letting out my pants. So here’s my question: is beer really responsible for my “beer belly”?
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A friend has sarcoidosis. How bad a disease is it? Can it be prevented and treated effectively?
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A new type of health care organization aims to improve managed care by controlling costs and rewarding efficiency while maintaining high standards of care.
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