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This Week in Health
4 healthy habits might cut cancers
by half

A new study takes issue with the idea that most cancers are random, instead suggesting that 4 healthy lifestyle habits play a big role. Not smoking is 1 of them.
What are the other 3?


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Our habits help reshape food facts label

FDA has changed the nutrition facts label to better reflect what Americans are eating—and make healthy choices easier.


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Should surgery be a standard option
for treating type 2 diabetes?

There's a major shift in thinking about treating type 2 diabetes. For the 1st time,
new guidelines endorsed by major health groups from around the world say
that weight-loss surgery can and should be used to treat the disease in some patients.


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Finally! Some good news about smoking

The number of adults who smoke is going down, down, down. That's great.
But smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the U.S.
If you're still stuck on this habit, check out some good reasons for giving quitting a try.


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Antacids can sometimes hurt
more than help

Have you ever read the label on your antacid? Over-the-counter antacids can contain aspirin, which sometimes can lead to serious internal bleeding. Find out what
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends for people
who are at risk for bleeding problems.


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