LIVING HEALTHY

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• All About Acne: Explained

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• Jan 08, 2015 11:55 PM EST

• Changing hormone levels can cause flare ups.

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• Mice fed diets with a fructose-glucose mix had a shorter lifespan that those fed sucrose (Table suga…

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• Jan 08, 2015 11:49 PM EST

• Researchers found that the mixture of fructose and glucose in high-fructose corn syrup was more unhealthy than sucrose, or regular table sugar in mice. The fructose-glucose diet reduced both reproduction and the lifespan in female mice compared to sucrose diet

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• "Natural" Products Such As Herbs and Minerals Not Advisable for Pregnant Women

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• Jan 08, 2015 11:44 PM EST

• Tips for Pregnant Women in Taking Medication

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• Is Black Cohosh Effective in Relieving Menopausal Symptoms?

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• Jan 08, 2015 11:23 PM EST

• Black cohosh is a plant native to North America and is part of the buttercup family.

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• A child who is extremely obese was found to have a defective version of the hormone leptin.

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• Jan 08, 2015 04:54 PM EST

• Most people who are obese are eating too much and exercising too little, but for a small number, there might be a defective hormone to blame.

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• Two oncology organizations are calling for regulation of e-cigarettes and other electronic nicotine …

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• Jan 08, 2015 04:42 PM EST

• The American Society for Cancer Research (ASCR) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) have jointly issued a statement outlining ways to regulate e-cigarettes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems.

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• Grade 12 Student Launches #CHHSLetsTalk Campaign On Social Media To Raise Money For Mental Health

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• Jan 09, 2015 07:12 PM EST

• A Canadian teen is making a name online because of an online campaign he made to raise money for mental health awareness.

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• January 26 to February 1 is US National Drug Facts Week

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• Jan 07, 2015 09:17 PM EST

• Learn more about drugs during the National Drug Facts Week.

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• Cultural Competency Essential in Health Care

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• Jan 07, 2015 09:03 PM EST

• NIH explains cultural competency in health care.

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• A Traditional American Meal Plan of 1,200 Calories

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• Jan 07, 2015 08:51 PM EST

• Here is a traditional American cuisine plan for 1,200 calories, as prepared by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLB).

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• The Importance of Good Communication in Cancer Care

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• Jan 07, 2015 08:41 PM EST

• Communicating about concerns and decision making is important during all phases of treatment and supportive care for cancer.

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• Weight Control Information Network Lists Ways to Handle Barriers to Being Physically Active

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• Jan 07, 2015 08:15 PM EST

• There's always a way for all of us to sneak in exercise into our busy routines.