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Many American teenagers, including some with a normal, healthy weight, already have one or more risk factors for heart disease, researchers say.
Many American teenagers, including some with a normal, healthy weight, already have one or more risk factors for heart disease, researchers say.
Drowning kills more American children 1 to 4 years old than any cause except birth defects, according to a new federal report.
Drowning kills more American children 1 to 4 years old than any cause except birth defects, according to a new federal report.
In addition to over-the-counter and prescription medications, there are a few additional moves that can help ease the sniffles, sneezes and watery eyes of seasonal allergies.
In addition to over-the-counter and prescription medications, there are a few additional moves that can help ease the sniffles, sneezes and watery eyes of seasonal allergies.
A preliminary study links chemicals found in certain sunscreens to a higher risk of endometriosis.
A preliminary study links chemicals found in certain sunscreens to a higher risk of endometriosis, but it's too soon to say whether there's any reason for women to change their habits.
It was the small square photo clipped to an applicant's resume that most influenced whether a woman would be hired.
It was the small square photo clipped to an applicant's resume that most influenced whether a woman would be hired. But there was a hidden catch: The pictures showed the same six women both before and after weight-loss.
TUCSON, AZ (KOLD) - Preparations are underway for breast health awareness month, which is in October.
It's important to keep in mind that the fight against breast cancer is a year-round battle.
Mammography rates have dropped dramatically in Southern Arizona, said Jaimie Leopold, Susan G. Komen for Southern Arizona executive director. She said it's a crisis situation.
"Early detection saves lives," she said. "There is a 98 percent survival rate when it's caught early."
"Everything we do from the Race for the Cure, Riders for the Cure in El Tour de Tucson, our October breast health awareness month. It's about less talk more action, lets get people into early detection."
The most recent statistics show one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
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