Hispanics/Latinos at higher risk for cardiac dysfunction, heart failure
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Dallas, Texas - Hispanics/Latinos have higher rates of cardiac dysfunction but are rarely aware they have the heart-pumping problem that can lead to heart failure, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation: Heart Failure.
Study supports single-question alcohol screen for adolescents
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Washington, DC - A single screening question about drinking frequency in the past year could help doctors identify adolescents at risk for alcohol problems, according to a new study funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health. Conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, who collaborated with a network of rural primary care practitioners, the study also supports the use of the age-based screening thresholds put forward in NIAAA’s Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention for Youth: A Practitioner’s Guide.
Keep Moving: The Importance of Exercise in Cancer Survivorship
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- Written by Micah Dorfner
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Rochester, Minnesota - It’s well-known that exercise decreases the risk of developing cancer. Studies show there’s a 25 percent reduction in the risk of breast cancer among the most physically active women, compared to those who are least active.
Winning With Wellness
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a new publication titled “Winning With Wellness,” which outlines strategies that businesses large and small can use to implement effective wellness programs in the workplace.
Signs and symptoms not to ignore
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Scottsdale, Arizona - Chest pain, sudden loss of vision or speech, and severe abdominal pain require immediate medical attention - but what about more subtle red flags? It can be tough to know what to do. Here's a list of seven signs and symptoms that merit attention.
An Rx for compliance with the Contact Lens Rule
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- Written by Nat Wood
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Washington, DC - Today, we’re turning the table on some healthcare professionals. Don’t worry. We’re not asking an anesthesiologist to count back from ten, or even telling an ENT to say “ah.” We’re offering an eye exam for eye doctors:
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