Health

More than 4 in 10 Cancers Preventable, New Study Says

More than 4 in 10 Cancers Preventable, New Study Says

42 percent of the cancer cases in the United States may be preventable, according to a new study and researchers from the American Cancer Society. While some cancers, such as those that are hereditary, are beyond one’s control, researchers who conducted a new study found that nearly half of American …

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5 Myths about Eggs Heart Disease and Health Cleared Up

5 Myths about Eggs Heart Disease and Health Cleared Up

There is so much confusion in news reports about eggs, some suggesting eggs are healthy and others associating eggs with high cholesterol and heart disease. Here are some myths and concerns about egg consumption and their answers. 1. False: Eating eggs increases cholesterol and heart disease & stroke risk 3 …

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People will Live Longer by 2035 but Will Be Twice as Sick

People will Live Longer by 2035 but Will Be Twice as Sick

Between 2015 and 2035, the number of older people who are diagnosed with four more diseases will double, and a third of these people will be diagnosed with dementia, depression, or cognitive impairment, a new study says. The new study conducted by researchers at Newcastle University’s Institute for Ageing was …

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Health Scams: Phony Cure-Alls and Old-Fashioned Snake Oil

Health Scams: Phony Cure-Alls and Old-Fashioned Snake Oil

One of the oldest varieties of scams in the world is the “miracle cure.” Since the beginning of civilization, people have been looking for quick, easy ways to improve their health. And, invariably, people with ill intent try to defraud sick people by selling them bogus cure-alls and miracle drugs. …

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Vaccine Scams Are Devious–and Dangerous

Vaccine Scams Are Devious–and Dangerous

Talk of vaccines has become extremely common in recent days as the global vaccination effort is fully underway. However, this huge push for vaccination has also led to a proliferation of scams aimed at defrauding people who are eager to get a vaccine. Remember: official government sites and pharmacies won’t …

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Health Insurance Scams Are Real: Here’s How to Detect Them

Health Insurance Scams Are Real: Here’s How to Detect Them

Health insurance is a prickly topic. Everyone needs health insurance, whether they’re the picture of health or chronically ill. And, like it or not, health insurance doesn’t come cheap in the US. Many people get insurance provided through their employer. However, some people who are retired or work as independent …

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