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Herbal Supplements Most Used Type of Complementary Medicine
In an effort to stay healthy, solve a chronic health issue or seek an alternative to drugs, many adults have tried complementary medicine. From acupuncture and massage to herbs and...
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Overall Health of Americans Needs Improvement
If you get more than 7-8 hours of sleep each night, then you’re like most U.S. adults, according to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and...
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Obesity News Headlines
Summer’s now in full swing, and it seems our minds are still on our bikini bodies. Obesity and weight-loss continue to be a hot topic, so here’s a roundup of...
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Obesity: Causes & Solutions for a Weighty Issue
By 2030, 42% of Americans will be obese and 11% will be severely obese, a new study published in American Journal of Preventive Medicine forecasts. If these trends prove accurate,...
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Teen Diets Severely Lacking in Fruits and Vegetables
Every day, we’re told how important eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is for optimum wellness. We hear that they can help reduce the risks of many diseases, including...
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U.S. Pregnancy Rate Remains Low
According to a Centers for Disease Control report released earlier this month, the U.S. pregnancy rate was 103.2 pregnancies per 1,000 women ages 15-44 in 2005. The pregnancy rate was...
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Americans Spent $34 Billion on Alternative Medicine
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in conjunction with the National Center for Health Statistics released a report today indicating that Americans spent $33.9 billion out-of-pocket on complementary and alternative...
