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October 27, 2015

Report: Smoking deaths triple over decade

Tobacco-related deaths have nearly tripled in the past decade and big tobacco firms are undermining public efforts that could save millions, a report led by the health campaign group the World Lung Foundation (WLF) said

October 27, 2015

Lifestyle Changes Prevent One-Third of Cancers, Study Says

A third of the cancers diagnosed each year in the UK - more than 100,000 - are caused by smoking, alcohol, unhealthy diets and obesity, research showed

October 27, 2015

Outbreak of deadly piglet virus spreads to 13 states

A swine virus deadly to young pigs, one never before seen in North America, is spreading rapidly across the United States and proving harder to control than previously believed.

October 27, 2015

History of marriage: 13 surprising facts

Moonstruck partners pledging eternal love may be the current definition of marriage, but this starry-eyed picture has relatively modern origins

October 27, 2015

How to stick to your diet on weekends

One of the first obstacles I hear from clients trying to stick to their weight loss goals is while dining out on the weekends. Knowing how to navigate a menu can help you from veering off track. The following are some suggestions and common menu items to keep you trucking along toward your goal

October 27, 2015

1 in 5 Americans Have Hearing Loss, Study Shows

Nearly one-fifth of all Americans 12 years or older have hearing loss, a new national survey shows, making the condition much more prevalent than previously thought

October 27, 2015

Could you have a Jeremy Lin knee?

Jeremy Lin is the latest pro athlete to fall victim to a torn meniscus, but athletes aren't the only ones at risk. The crescent-shaped cushions of rubbery cartilage—two in each knee—act as shock absorbers as people walk, run, pivot and bend. Sudden stops and twisting motions can cause the meniscus to rip or experience a more gradual tear. 

October 27, 2015

Thousands visit free health clinic in California

More than 3000 people have visited a four-day clinic in Sacramento, Calif., to get free health care, Fox40 reported. Organized by the group Remote Area Medical, the event features health checks, dentistry and vision.

October 27, 2015

Hormone Orexin May Help Control Weight Gain, Study Finds

That lucky friend of yours — the one who barely gains weight when eating the same things you eat, even though your waistline expands — might have a hormone called orexin to thank

October 27, 2015

‘Intensive' exercise may benefit heart failure patients

Some doctors caution people with heart failure against pushing themselves too hard physically. But a new analysis of past studies suggests heart patients may actually benefit more from relatively intensive exercise.