Handwashing in Hospital Critical- Every Time a Physicians Washes Their Hands Can Save $52 in Health Care Costs It is critical that all physicians, nu...

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Many times when people start a diet, especially Phase 1, they have a number of concerns. Some people worry about how easy it will be to find things to...

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These are not Doug's words (well, they have been for years) or even mine, but this article on Slate Magazine's. It seems the experts are finally comin...

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Corn Syrup May Help Promote Obesity   The average US adult eats about 700 calories a day of refined sugars, of which about 300 calories consist of h...

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Exercise Class Very Helpful for Older Adults   Exercise is critical for people of all ages.  Earlier studies have reported that people in their 60’s...

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Pesticide Exposure, More Depression and Poorer Psychological Functioning   Many farmers, ranchers and animal handlers are exposed to organophosphate...

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Pesticide Exposure and More Melanoma   Melanoma is a form of skin cancer in which rough patches of usually dark colored skin  develop (although some...

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Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate Supplements Helpful for Arthritis Patients   Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic joint problem, with 70–90...

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Medical Costs of Air Pollution   Over the past few decades, outdoor air quality in many US cities has improved as government controls have reduced e...

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Eat More Fruits and Vegetables!   Only about 25% of school children, teens and adults consume the recommended levels 5 – one half cup servings of fr...

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Exercise Reduces Depression Risk in Young Women Exercise can improve mood and reduce risk of depression by a number of mechanisms including: 1) impro...

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I have a confession; I am not a morning person. I can't remember a time in my life that I was a morning person, and after 23 years on planet earth, I ...

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Probiotics May Help Prevent Tooth Cavities (Caries)   Dental cavities or caries cause holes in teeth in about 80% of people.  Caries are caused by t...

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Last week, while shopping in a health food store, a person recognized me and asked if I’d mind one quick question; her sister has had multiple scleros...

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