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The Facts About Breast Cancer and Mammograms

The Facts About Breast Cancer and Mammograms The Facts About Breast Cancer and Mammograms Source: National Cancer Institute Getting the facts about breast cancer and mammograms is an important step in taking care of your health. This pamphlet will help you to get the information that you need. It provides…

Cancer of the Colon and Rectum

NCI Publication – What You Need To Know About ™ Cancer of the Colon and Rectum Cancer of the Colon and Rectum NIH Publication No. 99-1552 Introduction The diagnosis of cancer of the colon or rectum, also called colorectal cancer, raises many questions and a need for clear, understandable…

Alcoholism – Getting the Facts

Health Article Alcoholism – Getting the Facts NIH Publication No. 96–4153 For many people, the facts about alcoholism are not clear. What is alcoholism, exactly? How does it differ from alcohol abuse? When should a person seek help for a problem related to his or her drinking? The National…

Talk to Your Doctor about Dry Mouth

Occasional dry mouth is normal, but experiencing dry mouth all or most of the time is not…

Flying – How to avoid catching a cold or flu.

Tips for avoiding colds and flu on commericual jets…

Exercise and Bone Health

Find out how fitness and exercise affects bone health…

The Heart Truth: Women and Heart Disease

The Heart Truth: Women and Heart Disease The Heart Truth: Women and Heart Disease National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Heart Disease and Women’s RiskCoronary heart disease is the main form of heart disease. It develops over many years and affects the blood vessels of the heart. It…

Walking Can Help Women Maintain Memory

New information linking walking with memory…

Safety Tips For Halloween

Tips for parents about treats…