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Tanning beds may raise common skin cancer risk 70 percent
- Health & Healing
- December 16, 2011
Tanning beds are linked not only to melanoma, the deadliest skin cancer, but now also to basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of the disease, according to new research from the Yale School of Public Health. Reuters on MSNBC.com, 12/13/2011
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Scientists endorse proposal for driver cellphone ban
- Health & Healing
- December 14, 2011
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recommended that all 50 states ban personal electronic devices for drivers (even bluetooth or hands-free devices). The NTSB has no legislative power, but their recommendation is likely to be influential with lawmakers. Medical scientists are strongly endorsing the recommendation, saying that cell phones are too distracting for the
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91-year-old yoga teacher asks, ‘Why should I quit?’
- Health & Healing
- December 6, 2011
Yoga has been a way of life for 91-year-old Bernice Bates since 1960. In a fitting tribute to her decades of helping others learn her passion, she recently won the distinction of the Guinness World Record holder of oldest yoga instructor. Perhaps we could all use to take a cue from Bernice Bates… Yoga is
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Why fish oil is good for your brain: study suggests it can make Alzheimer’s far less likely
- Health & Healing
- December 1, 2011
According to a new study, eating oily fish such as salmon can significantly improve your memory and help prevent the onset of dementia. Since the fatty acid found in fish and seafood boosts memory function by 15 percent, a fish-rich diet is important for maintaining optimal brain health. For ABC News' take on a similar
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Breast-Feeding Is Good for Moms, Too
- Health & Healing
- November 30, 2011
Breast-feeding has been proven to be better than formula for babies, but it is also beneficial for moms. Some benefits of breast-feeding include less time and effort during feedings, opportunities for bonding, fewer missed work days due to baby being sick less frequently, lower risk of breast and ovarian cancers, and lower risk of type
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A Watch-and-Wait Prostate Treatment
- Health & Healing
- November 19, 2011
Amidst all the controversy over whether men should be screened for prostate cancer with the PSA blood test, this story explains what "active surveillance" entails and how to know when it's an option. The article also explores the diet, nutrients, and supplements that Dr. Aaron Katz, director for the Center of Holistic Urology at Columbia
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Could a worm hold the key to living longer?
- Health & Healing
- November 19, 2011
By studying the roundworm, biochemist Dr. Cynthia Kenyon and her team have pinpointed a combination of rare genes that seem to counter the effects of aging. ABC News, 11/17/2011
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Gabby Giffords: Finding Words Through Song
- Health & Healing
- November 17, 2011
Music therapy has helped Gabrielle Giffords relearn how to talk. As Dr. Oliver Sacks, professor of Neurology at Columbia University, explains, "Nothing activates the brain so extensively as music." When a person can't speak, they can still sing, because a different part of the brain is involved. Seeing the transformation in Congresswoman Giffords— and the
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Stem Cells: New Hope for Heart Failure Patients
- Health & Healing
- November 16, 2011
For the first time, stem cells from patients' own hearts have been shown to fight heart failure. While this is something that has only been tried by a small group of people, it's a promising step forward in the battle against heart failure. ABC News, 11/14/2011
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Make Your Day Better with D
- Health & Healing
- November 9, 2011
Vitamin D. It's called the 'sunshine vitamin'– and it's crucial to many aspects of your health. This article shares ways that you can make sure you get enough of this important vitamin. The latest research shows that vitamin D is not only important for our bones, but is linked to the health of our heart,
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Raising the Chance of Some Cancers with Two Drinks a Day
- Health & Healing
- November 4, 2011
A new study shows that drinking, even in moderation, can increase a person's risk for a host of cancers, including cancers of the liver, pancreas, throat, etc. For some cancers, such as lung, larynx and colorectal, the cancer risk only sets in when people drink heavily—three or four drinks a day on a regular basis.
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Why the latest study on cell phone use and brain cancer won’t be the last word
- Health & Healing
- October 24, 2011
A Danish study published in the BMJ – the largest study to date on cell phones and brain cancer- found no correlation, but many believe the debate isn't over. Many scientists believe the study was flawed or not broad enough, and many feel that it would be virtually impossible to create a study that would provide a
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Plaque, Appendicitis Bacterium Linked to Colon Cancer
- Health & Healing
- October 20, 2011
A bacterium that causes appendicitis and gum disease– fusobacterium– has been detected in colon tumors, according to new research that suggests it may set the stage for colorectal cancer, the second-deadliest malignancy. Only lung cancer kills more people each year. Most of us have probably never even heard of the fuscobacterium! We at The Good For You Network have
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Cellphones: More Radiation Than Thought?
- Health & Healing
- October 18, 2011
A government test used to measure the radiation people absorb from their cellphones might underestimate the levels to which most adults and children are exposed, according to a group of doctors and researchers whose stated mission is to promote awareness of environmental health risks they believe may be linked to cancer. Researchers from the Environmental
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Spit test could be early indicator of pancreatic cancer
- Health & Healing
- October 14, 2011
Could the type of bacteria in the mouth be an early warning sign of pancreatic cancer? There are different kinds of bacteria in the mouth– certain strains could present more of a health risk than others. Findings from a new study highlight the importance of oral hygiene, at a time when there is a spotlight
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