• Drug-resistant bacteria pose potential catastrophe, CDC warns0

    Antibiotic-resistant infections pose a serious danger to our health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that we may not be able to treat these infections if they continue to spread at a rapid rate. Thomas R. Friden, CDC Director, explains, "If we're not careful, the medicine chest will be empty when we

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  • Rises in Early Puberty May Have Environmental Roots0

    It was first discovered that boys and girls in the U.S. seemed to be going through puberty at younger ages in the 1990s, but recent studies add even more support. Exposure to commonly used household chemicals have caused American girls to get their periods even earlier than ever before, according to a 2012 analysis by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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  • Healthy diet may reverse aging, study finds0

    Making simple lifestyle changes such as staying active, eating a healthy diet, and working to reduce stress can reduce aging at the cellular level, according to a new study published in Lancet Oncology. While the study focused on men with prostate cancer, researchers say the findings apply more broadly. Dr. Dean Ornish, advocate of the

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  • Five Reasons Corporate Wellness Is More Important Than Ever0

    These days, many companies are realizing the value of employee wellness. Joshua Love, president of corporate wellness company Kinema Fitness, points out, however, that many companies implement wellness programs without establishing metrics for success, leading some to fail.

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  • Girl’s Suicide Points to Rise in Apps Used by Cyberbullies0

    Do you really know what your kids are doing when it comes to social media and mobile apps? The recent suicide by 12-year-old Rebecca Sedwick in Lakeland, Florida is a sad reminder that cyber-bullying happens daily, and despite their best efforts, some parents may not even know about the apps that are being used to

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  • 365,000 Ford, Mercury, Lincoln vehicles recalled for steering problems0

    The following 2005-2011 models have been recalled by Ford for corrosion that can cause the steering column lower bearing to separate: Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car. Ford will contact those who are impacted by this recall to correct the issue free of charge. Customers with questions can call Ford at

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