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Exercise eases knee osteoarthritis, temporarily
A therapeutic program of weight-bearing exercise reduces pain and improves joint function, at least for two to six months, for…
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Nursing home patients more likely to be dehydrated
People in nursing homes are more likely to be dehydrated than elderly people living in the community, new research suggests.…
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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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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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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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SurvivorLink: Online tool helps child cancer survivors maintain healthy lives
Ansley Riedel was just 10 months old when she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) – a cancer of…
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Bolivian records say Aymara herder is oldest person ever documented at age 123
FRASQUIA, Bolivia – If Bolivia’s public records are correct, Carmelo Flores Laura is the oldest living person ever documented. They…
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