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Just a little walking confers health benefits

It’s been well established that physical activity can help ward off or ameliorate various ailments, ranging from arthritis to heart disease, and may even help prolong life. But the extent to which such...

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New CDC/ACS report on cancer shows continued good news

The latest report on the toll of cancer over the last quarter-century, by the American Cancer Society and the CDC, shows that cancer death rates are way down, and new cancer cases (incidence) as well,...

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Eating nuts and peanuts linked to lower mortality in new study

The possible association between nut and peanut consumption and mortality rate in both Caucasian and Chinese individuals was examined by Dr. Hung N. Luu from the Vanderbilt University School of...

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Here’s why that “184,000 deaths from soda” claim is bogus

It was little over a month ago when the headlines blared, “sugary soda kills 184,000 worldwide.” Now, a new analysis of that claim from STATS.org reveals the numerous statistical and epidemiological...

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Surprisingly, Death Rates Rise for Middle-Aged Whites

A review of government statistics by two Princeton economists reveals a disturbing, and surprising, rising trend of mortality rates among middle-aged white Americans. The likely causes: drugs, both...

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Live Long (and Prosper) Even if Unhappy, Study Says

A new, large UK study attempted to discern whether those who are unhappy are more vulnerable to ill health and a shorter lifespan. In fact, the study found that while poor health does often lead to...

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Alcohol – The Most Dangerous Drug in the World

According to the Centers for Disease Control, roughly 88,000 Americans die each year from alcohol-related deaths, and that figure is on the rise. To put that in perspective, the death toll is nearly...

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After Steady Decline, Heart Failure Deaths Up, CDC Says

A new report by the Centers for Disease Control reveals that the number of heart-failure-related deaths is on the rise, in contrast to the slow, steady decline seen for over a decade. Another key...

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Latest Cancer Stats Show Ongoing Reduction in Deaths

The latest "Cancer Statistics" report from the American Cancer Society confirms the continued decline in cancer deaths in America. Since peaking in 1991, the death rate has dropped by 23 percent,...

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Body Mass History May Weigh In on Mortality Risk

Although we know that obesity is associated with an increased risk of numerous ills, it hasn't been clear that it's also linked to an increased risk of death. A new study suggests that the way the BMI...

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