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80 Percent of Public Pools Closed Due To Serious Sanitation Violations

By Jenn Loro - May 21, 2016 09:21 AM EDT

CDC recently warned Americans about how gross public swimming pools are. In their report released ahead of summer, nearly 80% of these facilities were found to have serious violations that they have to be shut down immediately.

HIV Patients Less Likely To Have Cancer Treatments, Study Says

By Jenn Loro - May 21, 2016 09:20 AM EDT

HIV patients diagnosed with various types of HIV-linked cancers are reportedly experiencing disparities in getting the healthcare treatment they need. Despite the medical advancement in anti-HIV medications, HIV-positive cancer patients remain largely cut-off from the medical healthcare system.

Intensive Blood Pressure Treatment Help Elderly Patients

By R. Siva Kumar - May 21, 2016 05:28 PM EDT

Older adults can gain from intensive blood pressure treatment that brings down systolic blood pressure below the current medical guidelines, says a new study.

Here is How You Can Prevent Teens from Picking the Habit of Smoking

By Kanika Gupta - May 21, 2016 07:09 AM EDT

The teenagers today are influenced by the media so much that keeping them from smoking can be very hard. But don't worry, because there are ways to stop teens from smoking and even picking the habit.

Recent Research Recommends Pregnant Women to Eat More Chocolate During Pregnancy

By Kanika Gupta - May 21, 2016 07:03 AM EDT

According to new research, pregnant women are recommended to eat more chocolate for their own benefit and that of their babies.

Healthy Lifestyles Can Halve Cancer Deaths Among Whites In The US: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - May 21, 2016 05:28 PM EDT

A healthy lifestyle pattern can bring down 20 to 40 percent of U.S. cancer cases and almost half of cancer deaths among whites, says a new study.

Exercise Reduce The Risk Of 13 Types Of Cancer

By Jenn Loro - May 20, 2016 10:40 AM EDT

A new study claimed that highly levels of physical activity lowers the risk of at least 13 types of cancer. Carried out by experts from the National Cancer Institute, the findings seek to promote exercise as key component in current public health efforts to prevent cancers.

Historical Penis Transplant Conducted In The US

By Jenn Loro - May 20, 2016 10:20 AM EDT

A Massachusetts man became the recipient of the first landmark penis transplant carried out on US soil. The experimental procedure is part of a research program to help men deal with the stigma often associated with genital damage especially those with penile cancer as well as war veterans suffering genitourinary injuries.

Dax Shepard News: Actor Is Happy With 2 Children, Got Kristen Bell A Vasectomy

By Zubera - May 20, 2016 11:00 AM EDT

The actor shared this when Jimmy Kimmel asked, "Do you think you will have more children?" at his show on Wednesday.

'Late-Onset' ADHD Appears In Adulthood: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - May 20, 2016 01:42 PM EDT

A new study from King's College London researchers finds that the possibility of "late-onset" ADHD is not clear until adulthood.

FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Bladder Cancer

By Daniel Lee - May 19, 2016 09:52 PM EDT

A new drug to treat bladder cancer was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week. It is the fourth drug on the market that reduce or kills tumors by turning the immune system against cancer cells.

Eating Saturated-fat, Low Unsaturated-fat Diet in Adolescence Linked to Higher Breast Density, Study Finds

By Daniel Lee - May 19, 2016 09:20 PM EDT

Teenage girls who intakes higher saturated fats and lower in healthier unsaturated fats have higher breast density in early adulthood.

Large Portion of Cancer Can Be Prevented, New Study Finds

By Daniel Lee - May 19, 2016 08:55 PM EDT

A big proportion of cancer cases and deaths in U.S. individuals who are white maybe prevented if people stop smoking, avoid heavy drinking, maintained a BMI and exercises regularly

Pools are Much Dirtier than Expected, New Study Reveals

By Daniel Lee - May 19, 2016 08:39 PM EDT

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report pools are much dirtier than expected.

Michael Schumacher Health Status News and Rumors: Former Ferrari President Confident For F1 Champion's Recovery

By Jenn Loro - May 19, 2016 09:36 AM EDT

Seven-time F1 World Champion Michael Shumacher is reportedly ‘reacting’ according to former Ferrari exec Luca Di Montezemolo who expressed confidence in his gradual. The racing legend has been out of the prying media’s eyes following a media blackout since his tragic skiing accident more than two years in the Swiss Alps.

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