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Obesity Warps the Shape and Function of Young Hearts

November 6, 2020 admin 0

MILWAUKEE TIMES WEEKLY — “If the obesity epidemic increases, or indeed maintains its current trajectory, it is likely that the future risk of cardiovascular events such as stroke and coronary heart disease will increase,” aid […]

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Controlling Potassium When You have Kidney Disease

November 5, 2020 admin 0

By Family Features – The American Kidney Fund’s “Beyond Bananas” campaign builds awareness .Foods high in potassium, an essential mineral and electrolyte, offer health and nutrition benefits. Potassium helps muscles, including the heart, expand and […]

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U.S. Tops A One Day Record of 100,000 New COVID Infections

November 5, 2020 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have found that nearly 300,000 more people in the United States died from late January to early October this year than the average […]

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Prostate Cancer: Comparing Active Surveillance for Blacks vs Whites

November 4, 2020 admin 0

by Leah Lawrence, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today – November 3, 2020 – Two outcomes worse, but reassurance from two other key results, VA study shows. Black men with low-risk prostate cancer undergoing active surveillance had a significantly […]

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Black Americans See a Health-Care System Infected by Racism, New Poll Shows

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BY MICHAEL A. FLETCHER – As COVID-19 disproportionately devastates Black communities, seven in ten African Americans say people are treated unfairly based on race or ethnicity when they seek medical care. AFRICAN AMERICANS HAVE a dim view […]

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6 Ways to Have the Best Sex of Your Life

November 3, 2020 admin 0

By Alaya Linton – Sex and relationship experts reveal techniques for connecting with and embracing your deepest desires. Number 3 can open the door to exquisite realms of pleasure. When sex educator Wendy Petties began teaching […]

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What You Really Need to Know About Urinary Tract Infections

November 3, 2020 admin 0

By Janelle King, RN – As you get older your bladder weakens and is less stretchy, which can make trips to the bathroom more frequent. Ugh. These changes not only can disrupt your day-to-day life […]

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Florida Blue Awarded for Service to the First Coast Community

November 3, 2020 admin 0

In March, many companies — even as they struggled with their own challenges — made major changes in their businesses to help the community as well, whether that was to feed those in need, help […]

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Study Sheds Light on What it Takes for Women to Succeed – or Not – in Science in Africa

November 3, 2020 admin 0

Women are 49.6% of the world’s population. An estimated 70% of the health and social care workforce are women; they deliver care to around 5 billion people. Women are also at the front-line of the battle against the COVID-19 […]

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Seventh Grader Becomes Health Advocate, Raises Funds for Children’s Miracle Network

November 3, 2020 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — By Yulani Semien, The Drum Youth Reporter – The seventh grader appears on OLOL commercials, posters, and websites. He has participated in the hospital’s media-thons, events, fundraisers, and the grand opening for […]

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