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Vegetables help cut risk of breast cancer - study

Eating large amounts of vegetables may cut risk of certain breast cancers by nearly 50 percent, a study published in the Oct 14, 2010 issue

Short Sleep Duration Linked to Obesity, but Why?

A new study published in the September issue of the journal Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine suggests that children who do not have sufficient ...
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Eating eggs, breastfeeding affect risk of diabetes mellitus (type 2)

Breastfeeding may help cut the risk of diabetes mellitus (type 2) A recent study led by Eleanor Bomla Schwarz at the University of Pittsburgh suggests that ...
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Medicare now covers smoking cessation as a preventative measure

The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Aug 27 that Medicare will now cover smoking cessation counseling as a preventative measure ...
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Breastfeeding cuts risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus

Women who did not breastfeed their children are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus later in life than those who did, according to ...
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