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Health Resources
Single mothers find here tips on how to find health insurance, information on different types of health insurance, featured topics of common health issues, and advice on how to avoid getting sick.
Featured Health Topic – Diabetes
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According to the American Diabetes Association, 18.2 million people in America have diabetes. But 5.2 million of these people have yet to be diagnosed because diabetes can be a silent disease. You … Read More »
Going Without Health Insurance?
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When my husband lost his job the last thing on my mind was our health insurance, but let me say that this is one of the most stressful parts of losing a job. You never realize the importance of your … Read More »
Women, Cigarettes and Death
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More women die of lung cancer than any other kind. Smokers, beware. Quick-what's the leading cancer killer of women? If you are answered “breast cancer,” you're not alone but you're wrong. Lung … Read More »
Depression, Substance Abuse Linger After Pregnancy
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Study: Problems continue for months after baby is born Women who binge drink, get depressed or smoke during their pregnancy boost their risk for depression and alcohol use after they give birth as … Read More »
Ozone Pollution Raises Death Risk
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Increases in air ozone levels may contribute to the deaths of thousands of Americans each year, new nationwide statistics suggest. The study, funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, … Read More »
Women More Prone to Back Pain
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Study also finds susceptibility to carpal tunnel syndrome. Women are at least twice as likely as men to develop some musculoskeletal disorders of the upper body, such as lower back pain and carpal … Read More »
Knot In Your Stomach? Could It Be an Anxiety Disorder?
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Imagine a trip to the grocery store where your biggest worry isn't finding good food at affordable prices but the fear that your heart will start pounding, that you won't be able to catch your breath … Read More »
Answers to the Painkiller Dilemma: Health Care Professionals’ Point of View
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In April 2005, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asked Pfizer to voluntarily remove its popular COX-2 painkiller Bextra (valdecoxib) from the market. It cited risks of heart and skin disease … Read More »
Beware of the Bug — It’s Flu Season!
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The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death — especially of older people, young children, and of … Read More »
Dogs Smell Signs of Cancer
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Dogs have long been used to sniff out explosives, narcotics, and even counterfeit currency. Now, a new study shows that man's best friend can also detect lung and breast cancer in breath … Read More »
Drug Abuse and Obesity Share Brain Mechanism
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Some brain mechanisms that contribute to drug addiction in humans also play a role in compulsive eating and the development of obesity in rats, according to a new study. If true in people, the finding … Read More »
