Quitting at younger age cuts most smoking-associated cancer mortality risk
(HealthDay)—Starting to smoke at any age is associated with an increased cancer mortality rate, while quitting, especially at younger ages,
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Type 2 diabetes: The sign on your feet that signals your blood sugar levels are too high
Type 2 diabetes can seem harmless at first glance because the symptoms do not necessarily make you feel unwell. In
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Weight loss cuts chronic health conditions' risk, even if you're obese
Why going on diet really CAN save your life: Losing weight slashes the risk of developing several chronic health conditions…
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H. pylori eradication cuts gastric cancer risk in those with family history
(HealthDay)—Among those who have Helicobacter pylori infection and a family history of gastric cancer in first-degree relatives, eradication treatment for
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‘Virtual hospital’ cuts EMS calls, ER visits and hospital admissions for high-use patients
A joint University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services project to provide virtual hospital services at home for patients with
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