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Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer: Who Should Consider a BRCA Test?
Summary:
It is estimated that only 0.25% of the general population, one in every 400 people, carries a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation
Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer
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Section: Wellness
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Plant-Based Diets and Diabetes Management: Efficacy and Practical Considerations
Summary:
New evidence has found that plant-based diets are associated with a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Plant-Based Diets and Diabetes Management
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Section: Wellness
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Cold Water Therapy: Benefits and Risks of Ice Baths
Summary:
Cold therapy or cold water immersion, also known as cryotherapy, uses exposure to cold temperatures to cool down the body tissues for therapeutic purposes.
Cold Water Therapy: Benefits and Risks of Ice Baths
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Section: Wellness
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Closer to a Single-Dose Combination Vaccine for Respiratory Illness
Summary:
We’re getting closer and closer to the development of a combined dose that would provide immunization against multiple germs.
Closer to a Single-Dose Combination Vaccine for
Respiratory Illness
Closer to a Single-Dose … more
Section: Wellness
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Can Air Pollution Impact Your Mental Health?
Summary:
A large body of scientific research has confirmed air pollution as a risk factor for a number of health issues
Can Air Pollution Impact Your Mental Health?
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Section: Wellness
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Should Diabetes Drugs Be Prescribed for Weight Loss?
Summary:
Obesity is a complex condition that occurs when an individual’s weight is higher than what is considered healthy for their height
Should Diabetes Drugs Be Prescribed for Weight Loss?
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Section: Wellness
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Why Are Young People Having More Heart Attacks?
Summary:
Today, one in five heart attacks occur in people 40 years of age or younger.
Why Are Young People Having More Heart Attacks?
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Section: Wellness
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The Long-Term Consequences of a Sugary Childhood
Summary:
People often talk about the negative impacts of a diet high in salt, but the excess consumption of sugar isn’t always seen as a bad thing.
The Long-Term Consequences of a Sugary Childhood
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Section: Wellness
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High Blood Pressure: Everyone Has a Role To Play
Summary:
As the World Health Organization points out, everyone has a role to play in the prevention and control of hypertension.
High Blood Pressure: Everyone Has a Role To Play
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Section: Wellness
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The Power of Detecting Disease Sooner — and Treating It Faster
Summary:
When it comes to medical care, time is of the essence.
The Power of Detecting Disease Sooner — and Treating It Faster
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Section: Wellness