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6 ways to beat your bad genes
Imagine if you could reset your genes as easily as you program your iPod. Your “playlist” may include the endurance…
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Too much sitting linked to shortened lives
Australians who spent a lot of time sitting at a desk or in front of a TV were more likely…
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Report: US cancer rates continue downward trend
Cancer rates in the U.S. continue to fall, according to a report released Wednesday. The rate of new cancer cases…
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Number of US cancer survivors projected to rise to 18 million by 2022
A new report by the American Cancer Society estimates there will be 18 million cancer survivors living in the U.S.…
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Cancer Rates in U.S. Continue to Fall, Report Says
Cancer death rates are continuing to fall, dropping by 1.8 percent per year in men and 1.6 percent per year…
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Brisk walking helps stroke survivors
People who walk regularly and briskly after suffering a stroke will not only improve their physical fitness, but also their…
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An evolutionary “loophole” might explain why males of many species live shorter lives than their female counterparts, a new study…
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Skin Cancer Awareness Month: How to detect and prevent this deadly disease
Skin cancer affects people of all ages and races, and it most often develops on the areas of a person’s…
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Pricey gel manicures that prevent nails from chipping are all the rage — but they can actually increase the risk…
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