Every three minutes a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer. That’s why every year, in September, health advocates focus on creating awareness about the disease.
According to the American Cancer Society, this year alone, close to 175 thousand new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed.
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The correlation between diabetes and the risk of heart disease is nothing new; but recent findings suggest the risk may be stronger in women than in men.
We know that cars and trucks produce pollutants that can be harmful to our health; but a group of scientists wanted to learn how these pollutants impact childhood asthma.
Not surprisingly, they found that urban areas were the biggest offenders, contributing to 4 million new cases of childhood asthma every year, worldwide.
If you like your food a little on the spicy side- this next story may make you think twice before adding more chili peppers to you meal.
The gaming industry has grown quite a bit since we were all playing Super Mario Bros. on the NES. In fact, according to a report by Reuters, gaming is bigger than any other form of entertainment, including television.
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A new robotic hand named after Luke Skywalker is giving amputees a sense of touch and better hand control; and they don't have to go to a galaxy far, far away to get it.
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American women are having fewer babies than ever before, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control. In fact, fertility rates are now at the level where the nation cannot replace it's existing population.
Getting up close -- and a little dirty -- with farm animals just might help us fend off illness, at least that’s what some researchers at Ohio State University are saying.
If you are finding it hard to fall asleep at night, you might try taking a warm bath, one or two hours before going to bed. Taking a shower or warm bath before bedtime has been shown to actually help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
Homelessness is an issue that affects every community in this country. Here In the sunshine state alone, thousands of Floridians lack many of the basic resources that the rest of us take for granted.
The Open Door, a drop-in center located in Eustis, provides a one-stop shop for essential services and desperately needed amenities… amenities like showers and laundry facilities, a mailing address, phone access and help finding employment.
You have an opportunity to help The Open Door by becoming an event sponsor for their annual Soup For Good fundraiser.
The new school year is upon us and as families are busy gathering supplies and organizing schedules, one very important item shouldn't be left off the preparation list… immunizations.
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