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Low-Salt Foods on the Come Up
A high sodium diet can lead to hypertension—repeatedly high blood pressure—a problem 65 million Americans struggle with, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

Flu Shots for Everyone!
Getting a flu shot doesn’t protect just you—it benefits others as well. Two new studies published in PLoS Medicine show the importance of getting vaccinated and the effect that it has on others around you.

October 27, 2008

Breast Cancer: A Silent Killer Among Black Women
Acknowledging Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Julianne Malveaux, the president of the Bennett College for Women, recently wrote an editorial for insightnews.com about the plight black women face with breast cancer.

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Attack
People newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA are twice as likely to have a heart attack, according to three reports recently presented at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) in San Francisco.

October 23, 2008

ER Death Rate Higher for African Americans and Latinos
Both race and insurance status influence whether patients live after trauma, leaving African-Americans and Latinos more likely to die in United States emergency rooms than whites according to a recent study from John Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore.

The Yum Factor: Why Some of Us Overeat
Scientists have discovered that in overweight people, the brain’s pleasure center may not experience satiation causing some to compensate by overeating.

October 20, 2008

College Students’ Drinking Dilemma
For many college students a game of beer pong is just a fun pastime, but a recent study claims heart problems later in life may be the cost of too much “fun” drinking.

Aspirin: No Relief For Diabetics’ Heart Disease Risk
Regularly taking aspirin doesn’t prevent heart attacks among diabetics who might be prone to them according to a study in the British Medical Journal.

October 16, 2008

Heavy Smoker? Lose a Decade
Want another reason to quit smoking? A new study says that the unhealthy habit robs almost 10 years off your life.

Male HPV Vaccine May Reduce Female Risk of Cervical Cancer
While Gardasil—the only HPV vaccine to protect young women from cervical cancer—has been around since 2006, with roughly one quarter of adolescent girls getting the shots, researchers are now testing it on men.

October 13, 2008

Daily Dose of Music Reduces Pregnancy Stress
While some pregnant women take the edge off by indulging their craving for crazy food combinations, research has discovered that music can also soothe mothers-to-be.

Enjoy Dining Out Without Overeating
Ever go into a restaurant for a quick bite and end up ordering an appetizer, main course and dessert?

October 09, 2008

Busting Breast Cancer Myths
We’ve all heard myths that common items are potentially harmful to our health. While researchers aren’t completely sure what causes breast cancer, they do know that electric blankets, antiperspirants and bras aren’t responsible.

Gloomy Economy Can Impact Emotional Health
Experts believe that the uncertainty of the country’s economy impacts not only our wallets but also our emotional wellness.

October 06, 2008

Obama and McCain Talk Health Care Plans
A new report shows both presidential candidates desire to make health insurance accessible to Americans, however, each favors a different method.

Chronic Dieting Can Mean More Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Dieters beware! A new study suggests that chronic dieting may cause pregnant women to gain more weight compared with pregnant women who didn’t diet.

October 02, 2008

African Americans and Latinos Less Likely to Have End-of-Life Care Plans?
If you were terminally ill or in a serious accident, would your family know whether you want to have extreme measures taken to save your life? Would they know what to do with your assets?

Working Out Can Help Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Exercise is good for the heart and the waistline. But did you know that it also relieves constipation?