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When diabetes sends out a warning
Prediabetes means your blood glucose (sugar) levels are higher than they should be—but they're not high enough to classify you as having diabetes. Think of prediabetes as a warning sign: "Diabetes 5 miles ahead." And think of the Prediabetes Risk Test as an opportunity to turn around. Read more |
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Don't like 'thinspiration' pix
Girls and women are using social media to share selfies of dangerously thin bodies with hashtags like #Thinspiration and #Bonespiration. The selfies are essentially promoting eating disorders. Should platforms like Twitter and Instagram block these kinds of photos? Read more |
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COPD: 7 questions
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for a group
of irreversible lung diseases. If you've been diagnosed with COPD,
you should ask your doctor these seven questions. Read more |
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Yes, men get breast cancer
It's about 100 times more common in women than in men. But, as rare an occurrence
as it is, breast cancer can be a serious health problem for men.
What are the risk factors? Read more |
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