Over 5% of new cancer cases in U.S. adults in 2015 were attributable to poor diet
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Over 5% of new cancer cases in U.S. adults in 2015 were attributable to poor diet
CNN (5/22, Howard) reports researchers analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and concluded that “an estimated 80,110 new cancer…
US Department of Health and Human Services warns Medicare users of genetic testing scam
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US Department of Health and Human Services warns Medicare users of genetic testing scam
The US Department of Health and Human Services issued a warning (06/03/19) to all Medicare beneficiaries that there is an ongoing scam involving genetic…
Report shows many youths do not wear helmets
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Report shows many youths do not wear helmets
Sixty-one percent, 58% and 18% of parents reported that their children ages 4 to 13 never wore helmets while riding scooters, skateboarding and biking, respectively, with helmet use less likely among…
Excessive consumption of sugary beverages may shorten life, research suggests
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Excessive consumption of sugary beverages may shorten life, research suggests
CNN (5/17, Scutti) reports that “a study links drinking too many sugary beverages – and even 100% natural fruit juices – to an increased risk of early death.”…
Smokers who have a stroke more likely to have another one if they do not cut back, quit
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Smokers who have a stroke more likely to have another one if they do not cut back, quit
Reuters (5/17, Rapaport) reported that “smokers who have a stroke are much more likely to have another one if they don’t quit or at least cut back,…
TV watching adversely affects sleep in young children
Front Page, Health Care, Information, LifestyleTV watching adversely affects sleep in young children
Preschoolers with more than an hour of daily TV exposure had 22 minutes less nightly sleep compared with those who watched TV for less than an hour daily, researchers reported in the journal…
High amounts of vitamins B6, B12 may increase risk for hip fractures in older women
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High amounts of vitamins B6, B12 may increase risk for hip fractures in older women
Reuters (5/15, Rapaport) reports researchers found that "older women who take supplements with high doses of vitamins B6 and B12 may be more likely than their…
Lower-fat diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and grains may lower risk of death from breast cancer
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Lower-fat diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and grains may lower risk of death from breast cancer
The Washington Post (5/15, McGinley) reports that in “the latest analysis of the federally funded Women’s Health Initiative,” researchers…
CDC Campaign Task.Test.Treat. to combat rise in STD’s
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CDC Campaign Task.Test.Treat. to combat rise in STD's
The CDC released a recent study indicating that STD's are on the rise in many states, including South Carolina. Their campaign Talk. Test. Treat. provides strategies for discussing this…