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Genetic Marker Linked to Ovarian Cancer Risk

July 22nd, 2010 Comments off

A newly identified genetic marker may help predict ovarian cancer risk, Yale University researchers report.

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Genetic Marker Linked to Ovarian Cancer Risk

Cholesterol Study: Low HDL May Not Be So Bad

July 22nd, 2010 Comments off

Patients on statin drugs who reduce their LDL ”bad” cholesterol to very low levels may not need to be so concerned about boosting their HDL ”good” cholesterol levels for protection against cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.

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Cholesterol Study: Low HDL May Not Be So Bad

Sit More, Die Sooner

July 22nd, 2010 Comments off

Sit at leisure, die at haste. In a 14-year study, those who spent at least 6 hours of their daily leisure time sitting died more often than those who sat less than 3 hours.

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Sit More, Die Sooner

AIDS Patients Cite Stigma, Depression

July 22nd, 2010 Comments off

An international survey finds that 17% of people with HIV/AIDS have not told their spouses or partners about their health status even though 96% reported having disclosed their HIV status to at least 1 person.

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AIDS Patients Cite Stigma, Depression