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(StatePoint) Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Annual mammograms have been widely promoted for women by many health advocates; …
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4/8/19
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(StatePoint) Dan McFarland’s family was concerned when he started taking pictures of clouds and posting them on social media with urgent messages about how they were symbols about the need to …
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4/4/19
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Dear Doctor: How does prostate cancer happen? And what are the symptoms? I’m only 43, but I worry that I wouldn’t recognize the signs if I had it.Dear Reader: Prostate cancer is one of the most …
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3/31/19
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(StatePoint) Abdominal pain? Diarrhea? An estimated 16 million Americans live with a type of irritable bowel syndrome called IBS-D (the D stands for diarrhea), and it affects both men and women …
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3/31/19
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(NewsUSA) - While the origin of malt can be traced back to early Egyptians, the full value of this healthy, "forgotten ingredient" has been overlooked and underappreciated.
As Americans strive to …
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3/29/19
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(NewsUSA) - From busy parents to picky toddlers, the struggle to get enough fruit and vegetables into our diets is real. In fact, many Americans don't consume the recommended amount. A glass of …
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3/22/19
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(StatePoint) Allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. and more than 50 million Americans suffer from them each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and …
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3/19/19
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Dear Doctor: My kids say you’re not supposed to admit it, but I hate to exercise. Running a mile once or twice a week is really the most I can manage. Should I even bother?Dear Reader: In a word, …
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3/17/19
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Dear Doctor: I saw on TV that someone who’s allergic to fish actually died just from smelling it. Is that really possible?Dear Reader: You’re referring to a news story about an 11-year-old boy …
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3/10/19
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(StatePoint) You’ve probably heard the saying, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” While there is some conflicting research that questions the importance of eating breakfast for …
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3/5/19
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Franciscan ACO and Franciscan Community Education are hosting a community “Lunch and Learn.” The event will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday in Bonzel Hall at Franciscan Health …
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Journal Review
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3/3/19
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Dear Doctor: We heard there’s a new study that says cannabis changes a teenager’s brain. My wife and I suspect that at least one of our 16-year-old son’s friends is getting high, and we worry …
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3/3/19
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(StatePoint) When love and romance are in the air, talking about finances may be the last thing on one’s mind. However, experts say that regular conversations about money are essential for healthy …
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2/27/19
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Dear Doctor: My mother-in-law just turned 70. Physically, she’s great, but when it comes to memory stuff, like remembering new names or shopping without a grocery list, she’s not doing so hot. Do …
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2/24/19
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(StatePoint) Melanoma, the deadliest skin cancer, is one of the most common types of cancer in the U.S. and rates are on the rise. Choosing a course of treatment is one of the biggest decisions one …
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2/24/19
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Residents living in and around the Crawfordsville can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with screenings by Life Line …
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Journal Review
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2/24/19
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(StatePoint) Thirty-two million Americans are now living with food allergies, according to new data published by The Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open and Pediatrics. This …
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2/21/19
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Dear Doctor: Is it true that there’s a link between the appendix and Parkinson’s disease? I thought all an appendix ever does is burst sometimes. Does this mean we should get our appendixes …
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2/17/19
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(StatePoint) With last year’s flu season having been associated with 80,000 deaths -- one of the deadliest in decades -- focusing on immune health is important.
There are essentially three …
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2/17/19
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(StatePoint) New household products are introduced to store shelves all the time, which can make a typical shopping trip somewhat of a struggle, even for the savviest shoppers.
Rather than …
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2/11/19
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