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follow us on twitter: @GoAfricaNetwork JAMA Something to Think About With Aging May 19, 2015, Vol 313, No. 19 > Along with declining memory performance, elevation of systolic blood pressure and an increased prevalence of hypertension are expected consequences of advancing age. It is not surprising, therefore, to expect that the two processes may be […]
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follow us on twitter: @GoAfricaNetwork JAMA Breast cancer is not one disease, and eliminating the disparities in outcomes requires improved understanding of biology and implementation of systemwide clinical innovation to deliver high-quality care to all women, one woman at a time. Representing 14.0% of all new cancer diagnoses, an estimated 232 670 new cases of breast
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follow us on twitter: @GoAfricaNetwork ACEP NOW APRIL 2015 A Deadly Case of MANOPAUSE A quest for the Fountain of Youth may cost more years than it gains. The Case “I told him he never should have started that medication,” said the patient’s worried wife. Several hours earlier, her husband had presented to the
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follow us on twitter: @GoAfricaNetwork SFGATE With vivid burgundy seeds and a distinctive sweet flavor, the pomegranate is a nutrient-dense fruit that is fun to eat and steeped in history. Its medieval French name originates from the Latin roots for “apple” and “seedy,” according to the University of California. It was first
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follow us on twitter: @GoAfricaNetwork HealthDay Taking aspirin every day appears to reduce the odds of developing and dying from colon, stomach or esophageal cancer, a new study suggests. Based on a review of available studies, researchers determined that the benefits of aspirin therapy for preventing cancer outweigh the risks. Millions of people already take
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follow us on twitter: @GoAfricaNetwork Men’s Fitness The latest fad in homeopathy to hit the United States has roots in an unlikely place: the salt caves of Eastern Europe—a sort of primordial spa where people flocked for eons to treat ailments ranging from respiratory illnesses to skin infections. Dry salt therapy (or, as it’s officially known, “halotherapy”)
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follow us on twitter: @GoAfricaNetwork JAMA April 14, 2015 The Health of Young African American Men Deaths in Ferguson, Missouri; New York City; Sanford, Florida; and other areas have focused international attention on young African American men. In a recent campaign, young African American men draw attention to key overlooked facts that describe their demographic: 1
follow us on twitter: @GoAfricaNetwork February 24, 2015 A Finnish study found daily saunas protect middle-aged men against heart attacks. Men’s Fitness MEN’S FITNESS The Finnish are clearly onto something. Though the Angry Birds ship has sailed—we feel your deep-seeded jealousy toward Rovio’s genius, too—you can jump on Finland’s health bandwagon by stepping into a
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follow us on twitter: @GoAfricaNetwork FEB. 3, 2015 HEALTH Americans’ exposure to secondhand smoke has declined by half since 2000, federal health authorities reported Tuesday, as states and municipalities banned smoking in bars, restaurants and offices, and fewer Americans smoked inside their homes.The share of American nonsmokers exposed to secondhand smoke fell to 25 percent
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BODY follow us on twitter@GoAfricaNetwork JANUARY 27, 2015 Age of first menses has decreased substantially since the early 20th century, and studies have shown that younger age of menarche is associated with increased risk of breast and endometrial cancer in later life.Here is another mark against sugary drinks: A new study has found
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