Author: Jane2

Consumer Issues

Watch Out for Fake Health Claims

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If you’re browsing the Internet and are tempted to buy a particular health product, one of the best ways to … Read More→

Women's Health and Wellness

Endometriosis and Stroke Risk

Jane Farrell

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A large, prospective study found that women with endometriosis may have a higher risk of stroke compared to women without … Read More→

Summer Skin Problems and How to Solve Them

Jane Farrell

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Summer means spending more time outdoors. However, the increased exposure to sunlight, insects, and poisonous plants can cause some itchy … Read More→

Heart Health

A Healthy Lifestyle Can Reduce Stroke Risk

Jane Farrell

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Genes and lifestyle factors together play a role in stroke risk. However, even for people at high risk for stroke, … Read More→

Is Depression Linked to Stroke Before It Occurs?

Jane Farrell

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While depression is a common problem for people who have had a stroke, some people may have symptoms of depression … Read More→

Avoiding Colds and Flu on Vacation

Jane Farrell

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Although colds and flu are not uniquely travel-related hazards, they can be especially unpleasant during vacation. Dozens of remedies, both … Read More→

Healthy Diet & Nutrition

15 Foods to Keep You Hydrated

Jane Farrell

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Summer sun and outdoor fun can take a lot out of you — especially water. Water makes up at least … Read More→

The Health Effects of Racist Housing Policies

Jane Farrell

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The historical discriminatory housing policies known as “redlining” are associated with heart disease and related risk factors today in impacted … Read More→

Heart Health

Most Americans Aren't Heart Healthy

Jane Farrell

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About 80% of people in the U.S. have low to moderate cardiovascular health based on the American Heart Association’s new … Read More→

Life Expectancy Shows Racial, Ethnic Differences

Jane Farrell

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From 2000-2019 overall life expectancy in the United States increased by 2.3 years, but the increase was not consistent among … Read More→

Cataracts: A Newly Discovered Genetic Link

Jane Farrell

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People who have genetic variations associated with lowering LDL-cholesterol appear to have an increased risk of developing cataracts and having … Read More→

Rate of Uterine Cancer Deaths Rising Among Black Women

Jane Farrell

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Deaths from uterine cancer are rising in the United States, and are highest among non-Hispanic Black women, according to a … Read More→

Vision Health

Scientists Discover A New Genetic Eye Disease

Jane Farrell

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Researchers from the National Eye Institute (NEI) have identified a new disease that affects the macula, a small part of … Read More→

Health Headlines

Race and Ethnicity in Cancer Care

Jane Farrell

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Racial and ethnic minorities diagnosed with advanced liver cancer have a lower chance of receiving immunotherapy, the most effective treatment … Read More→