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60 Minutes reports on face blindness, a condition that prevents people from recognizing faces -- even those of their own family members.
Read More »Shocking ads: Tips from smokers
New CDC print, TV and online ads feature real smokers who faced real life consequences
Read More »Prostate cancer screening study adds to debate over PSA tests
New England Journal of Medicine study showed screening reduced odds of dying from prostate cancer 30 percent - but overall odds of dying remained the same
Read More »Gov’t to unveil $54 million graphic anti-smoking media campaign
CDC officials hope ads will convince 50,000 U.S.
Read More »Gov’t unveils $54 million graphic anti-smoking media campaign
CDC officials hope ads will convince 50,000 U.S.
Read More »Video: Panel recommends less frequent pap smears
A government task force and other health groups recommended that women aged 21 to 65 should get a pap smear every three years.
Read More »Video: New guidelines for cervical cancer screening
Cervical cancer is a highly preventable disease that kills more than 4,000 women a year. Dr.
Read More »Ayurveda Analysis of Immunity
According to Ayurveda text, the natural immunity of an individual may be categorized into three types depending upon the Vyadhikshamatva (resistance against disease) and Bala (strength) of an individual. The three kinds of Immunity a)Sahaja This is the constitutional immunity ...
Read More »Guidelines on cervical cancer tests present dilemma
Women ages 30 to 65 are being told they can wait five years for a Pap screening if they get an additional test for HPV
Read More »New cervical cancer screening guidelines say no Pap tests for women under 21
The United States Preventive Services Task Force says women 21 to 65 should get a pap smear every 3 to 5 years (if done with HPV test), does not recommend for anyone under 21
Read More »Pink slime in ground beef: What’s the big deal?
Though term has been used pejoratively for years, it wasn't until last week that social media exploded: Why now?
Read More »Study: Sugary drink each day ups men’s heart disease risk by 20 percent
Drinking soda twice per week did not increase heart disease risk, study found
Read More »Advocacy group claims hot dogs cause "butt cancer" on Chicago billboard
Billboard in Chicago is telling residents that hot dogs cause colorectal cancer, which will kill almost 52,000 people this year
Read More »PMS? 6 signs it may be more serious
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is considered the "debilitating cousin" of PMS. Here are symptoms women should look out for
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