Excessive alcohol consumption can skyrocket health insurance costs and could even lead to alcohol poisoning, which is leading cause of death in the United States.
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Encouraging news about Ebola
Travelers from Mali will no longer be required to undergo enhanced screening and monitoring when entering the United States, nor will they be required to enter the country through the five designated airports that perform this screening.
Read MoreAn avocado a day may help keep bad cholesterol at bay
Researchers evaluated the effect avocados had on traditional and novel cardiovascular risk factors by replacing saturated fatty acids from an average American diet with unsaturated fatty acids from avocados.
Read MoreJanuary is National Radon Action Month
With January being the National Radon Action Month, the ALA is urging homeowners to test for radon, as high levels could lead to health complications.
Read MoreStroke falls to No. 5 cause of death in U.S.
Stroke also remains a leading cause of disability in the U.S. In fact, the number of people having strokes – often with painful and debilitating after-effects – remains a major cause of concern. “Stroke is more disabling than it is fatal,” said Sacco.
Read MoreThe New Year brings eligibility for free lung cancer screenings
For those at a high-risk of developing lung cancer, the New Year brings hope as they may be eligible for cancer screening for no out-of-pocket cost.
Read MoreA CDC year in review: Mission: Critical
In a digital press kit released today, CDC reviews its responses to the 10 most important public-health challenges of 2014
Read MoreGet vaccinated during National Influenza Vaccination Week for a severe flu season
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges immediate vaccination for anyone still unvaccinated this season and recommends prompt treatment with antiviral drugs for people at high risk of complications who develop flu.
Read MoreAnnual report addresses safety issues regarding toys
With the holiday season fast approaching, make sure you actively read all of the guidelines and fine print on children’s toy before purchasing them
Read MoreOnly 3 in 10 people with HIV have the virus in check
The HIV epidemic continues to threaten the health and well-being of many Americans – with more than one million people living with the disease in the U.S. and 50,000 new infections each year.
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