Autism is more common now in the United States than ever before!

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Posted 613 days, 10 hours ago by sylvester22

The release last week of statistics on the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders in American children -- one case in every 150 8-year-olds -- confirmed that the condition is more common now than it was just a decade ago.

How to prevent cervical cancer?

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Posted 614 days, 7 hours ago by sylvester22

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer. Because of the Pap smear test, the number of cervical cancer cases has dropped over the past twenty years.

Tulsi inhibits the progression of breast cancer

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Posted 617 days, 9 hours ago by sylvester22

It is in America's medical establishment - especially in the many outstanding cancer research centers - that traditional Indian medicine is confronting western science and proving that it has something worthwhile to offer.

Fruits and vegetable grown in adverse conditions are good for health

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Posted 622 days, 11 hours ago by sylvester22

Believe it or not but fruits and vegetables grown in adverse weather conditions or insect attacks may have be healthier for you, as these plants release more flavonoid antioxidants.

Stop smoking or you would …..?

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Posted 622 days, 14 hours ago by sylvester22

A great way of saying that cigarettes are harmful to us. Creativity at its best!

Good super bowl ad and it sends out an important message

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Posted 625 days, 16 hours ago by sylvester22

An interesting super bowl ad from King Pharmaceuticals

Common myths about cancer

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Posted 627 days, 16 hours ago by sylvester22

Myths about the causes and prevention of cancer have been floating around for years. While some have been tame, there have been some cancer myths that are downright outlandish and ridiculous. Check out the craziest cancer myths in the following list.

Evolution of multi-drug resistant strains of TB – What does it mean to the human race?

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Posted 627 days, 18 hours ago by sylvester22

Tuberculosis is a common and deadly infectious disease caused by the mycobacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis or Mycobacterium bovis.

Shunning midday sun may not boost a child's weight

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Posted 629 days, 22 hours ago by Bronwen

Parents can protect their children from harmful ultraviolet radiation by encouraging them to stay inside during midday, without increasing their odds of becoming overweight from reduced activity, a new study from Australia suggests.

Bizarre sleepwalking linked to sleeping pill

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Posted 630 days, 10 hours ago by Bronwen

A suspect sleeping pill is causing Australians to paint the front door, binge-eat, and drive while still asleep, a new study reveals.

Models "too thin," say 4 in 5 consumers: global poll

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Posted 630 days, 11 hours ago by Bronwen

Female fashion models and many celebrities are "too thin," say four in every five consumers from around the world, a new survey showed on Thursday.

Secondhand smoke at workplace doubles the risk of cancer

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Posted 630 days, 18 hours ago by sylvester22

Writing in the American Journal of Public Health, researchers said that for nonsmokers who were highly exposed to secondhand smoke at work, there was approximately a 100 percent increase in lung cancer risk.

Damage to ‘insula’ in the brain can make people quit smoking

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Posted 632 days, 16 hours ago by sylvester22

Are you a smoker? What if you woke up one day and forgot to smoke?

Tobacco doesn’t always kill!

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Posted 633 days, 20 hours ago by sylvester22

You can still live as a smoker, but you may have to part with a few of your organs and this video talks about it.

Does soda cause cancer?

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Posted 635 days, 21 hours ago by sylvester22

Does soda cause cancer? Well, this news story from abc7 claims that it does. Watch this news story, which throws more light on the carcinogenic content of sodas.

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