Obesity Treatment: Achieving Long-Term Success For Women
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- Written by Micah Dorfner
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Scottsdale, Arizona - Did you know that obesity is considered a chronic disease? It’s also a national epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than one-third of U.S. adults (over 78 million people) are obese. Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater.
Legionnaires' disease: What you need to know
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- Written by Vivien Williams
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Rochester, Minnesota - Legionnaires' disease has surfaced in Illinois, California and areas of New York and Pennsylvania. The disease is caused by a type of bacterium called Legionella, which can be found in fresh water. Symptoms include severe pneumonia and, in some cases, the infection can be deadly. Should you worry about it?
Toenail fungus often difficult to eliminate completely
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- Written by Dawn Davis, M.D.
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Rochester, Minnesota - Toenail fungus is an infection that’s usually caused by a microscopic organism called dermatophyte fungus. These infections can be contagious, and they are often difficult to eliminate completely. Fortunately, for most healthy adults toenail fungus doesn’t pose any serious health risks.
Exercise intensity: How to measure it
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Scottsdale, Arizona - When you work out, are you working hard or hardly working? Exercising at the correct intensity can help you get the most out of your physical activity - making sure you're not overdoing or even underdoing it. Here's a look at what exercise intensity means and how to make it work for you.
Does taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase my risk of heart attack or stroke
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- Written by Stephen Kopecky, M.D.
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Rochester, Minnesota - Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) - medications commonly used to treat pain and inflammation - may increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke.
High school athletes using smokeless tobacco more than non-athletes
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Washington, DC - High school athletes who play on sports teams smoke tobacco products at a lower rate than non-athletes, but use smokeless tobacco at a higher rate, according to a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in today’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).
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