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2012 Cancer Stats and Trends
A cancer diagnosis is no longer a death sentence. More people are living beyond cancer than ever before. That's the great news.
Teen Tobacco and Alcohol use Down, Pot Still Hot
Many parents worry about their teenagers using drugs or alcohol. Although facts still support concern, a recent survey shows steady declines in alcohol consumption and cigarette use in recent years.
Effects of Cancer
You know what cancer is, and the odds are good that someone you care about has been affected by the disease. But what does cancer do to the body?
Five Food Trends for 2012
You are what you eat. It's a well-worn adage, but after the pre-packaged, convenience and fast food craze of post-WWII America we may finally be coming back to that realization: that what we put into our bodies matters greatly to our health. There is also ample evidence that what you eat affects your mood, emotions and mental health as well.
Advances in Fertility
For men and women who yearn for children and try unsuccessfully to conceive, sometimes for years, fertility problems can be devastating. In recent decades many technologies have been developed, such as in vitro fertilization, that help people conceive a child much more successfully.
The Resolution Plan
It's that time of year again - time to make all those resolutions with all those good intentions that go behind them.
Nature's Remedies for RA
Are your rheumatoid arthritis drugs too expensive? Do you find it difficult to take your prescription each day? Does your medication leave you with too many side effects?
Prostate Cancer Treatment - One Size Doesn't Fit All
You hear the doctor say, "You have prostate cancer." Before the shock of that news wears off, you might be overwhelmed by all your options for treating the most common, non-skin cancer in men.
Eating Disorders and Depression go Hand in Hand
Teenage girls who feel depressed are twice as likely to exhibit binge eating disorder than other girls. Conversely, girls who regularly binge eat have double the risk of depression.
Digital Age Brings Generation of Back Pain
It's a common scenario: It's the end of the work day and you're struggling with an achy back and sore neck, even though your physical activity for the day hasn't involved much more than sitting at your desk, eyes glued to a computer screen.