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There is a great deal of awareness dealing with the potential for serious health consequences from high blood pressure. However, new research has revealed...
More men and teens suffer from the eating disorders anorexia and bulimia
The increase in eating disorders among men, women and teens has become an alarming epidemic.
While anorexia and bulimia were once considered "women's diseases," they...
Controversy intensifies over fecal transplantation
Although it sounds gross, fecal transplantation has been successful for treating certain intestinal infections, including Clostridium difficile, which is a bacterium that can cause...
Study: Soda linked to negative behavior in kids
A study published last week in the Journal of Pediatrics concludes that kids drinking soda may develop behavior issues including aggression, attention problems and...
Yoga helps children develop healthy bodies
Many people are involved in practicing some form of yoga. Health benefits come in the form of improved muscle tone, stress reduction, improved flexibility,...
Research shows eating yogurt four times a week may decrease diabetes risk
Researchers at the University of Cambridge conducted a study of the diets and health of 30,000 people in Norfolk, England. They found that those...
Osteoporosis screening inadequate for women aged 50-64
Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the quality of life of postmenopausal women; about half of them will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture during their...
Reduce stress by skipping these foods
According to a recent survey conducted by Aetna, 23% percent of Americans report that they lash out at others because they are stressed. Sadly,...
Many anxious children do not achieve long-term relief from anxiety symptoms
Less than half of children and young adults who are treated for anxiety experience long-term relief from anxiety symptoms, says a study by Johns...
CVS Second Covid Booster Vaccine: Online Appointment Scheduling
Several drugstore chains across the U.S. now say they are offering second COVID-19 booster shots to eligible individuals, after U.S. health officials authorized a...
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Hey ISIS, You Suck: Local Muslims Post Anti-ISIS Billboard
A new billboard on Manchester Road in Missouri reads, "HEY ISIS, YOU SUCK!!! From: #ActualMuslims."
A group of Muslim-Americans have put up a blunt billboard...
