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Obesity After Age 50 Raises Diabetes Risk

June 23rd, 2010 Comments off

Obesity and weight gain increase the risk for diabetes in the elderly, but the association is not as strong after age 75 as it is for younger adults, a new study finds.

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Obesity After Age 50 Raises Diabetes Risk

Sweat Gland Cancers Rare but on the Rise

June 21st, 2010 Comments off

Tumors of skin appendages such as cancer of the sweat gland, hair follicle, or sebaceous gland, although rare, appear to be increasing substantially in the U.S., a new study finds.

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Sweat Gland Cancers Rare but on the Rise

Cost Concerns Block Cancer Treatments

June 15th, 2010 Comments off

Millions of people who have survived cancer skip or delay medical treatments and services they need out of worries over costs, a new study says.

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Cost Concerns Block Cancer Treatments

H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine FAQ

June 15th, 2010 Comments off

The swine flu vaccine: Is it safe? Who needs it? Do I need it if I’ve been sick?

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H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine FAQ