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Breast Cancer diagnosis, Komen resignation, HIV/AIDS awareness
Studies show the older a woman is when she is diagnosed with a certain type of breast cancer the more likely it is to be fatal, The fallout continues from the Susan G. Komen's Foundation fiasco with Planned Parenthood, Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and students at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff met a woman who lives with the disease everyday Video
Heart Health Month, Abused children, Plan B Vending Machine
Candy hearts aren't the only ones you should be thinking about during the month of February, because it is actually National Heart Health Month, Researchers say the thousands of children who end up in the hospital because of child abuse are just the "tip of the iceberg.", The majority of colleges have vending machines that make it quick and easy for students to grab a snack or drink on the way to class Video
Komen, Planned Parenthood, Senior STDs, Orange Juice fungicide
After days of negative feedback, the Susan G. Komen foundation will continue giving grants to Planned Parenthood, Sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise among older people, The FDA says it has found traces of an illegal fungicide in some u-s orange juice samples Video
E-Prescriptions, Sugar taxes
Well we've changed books to e-books, and snail mail to e-mail, One publications says sugar should be taxed alongside alcohol and tobacco because it is a health danger Video
Birth Control recall, HPV vaccine for boys, Massage inflammation
Pfizer is voluntarily recalling about a million packets of birth control pills - because they may not contain enough contraceptive to prevent pregnancy, The nation's largest doctor group is recommending all eleven and twelve-year-old boys receive the Human Papilloma Virus vaccine, Are you dealing with constant inflammation problems
Health Care reform, Keeping pounds off, Counting calories
Americans are slowly starting to embrace some key components of the controversial health care reform act signed into law by President Barack Obama nearly two years ago, Losing weight can be hard work, If you're trying to lose weight, it doesn't matter if you go low-carb, low-fat or high protein as long as you reduce your calorie intake. Video

Ear, Nose & Throat Guide

Allergies
Ahhh-choo! Sound familliar? Well if you have allergies it should. Hay fever, pets, pollen and dustmites are just some of the most common allergens that make people sneeze. You may also have different reactions to these allergens like headaches, and may lead to ear and sinus infections.
Ears
Many people suffer from hearing loss due to damage to the ear. There are many products out there today that assist ears to hear the world around. Children are the ones who mostly suffer from ear infections which can eventaully lead to hearing loss if not treated as soon as possible.
General Information
What is an otolaryngologist? It is a person who specializes in conditions which affect the ear, nose and throat. Young people are very susceptible to ear, nose and throat problems, and take longer to build up the resistance to disease that adults have.
Head
Dizzy? Constant Headaches? These could be symptoms of underlying conditions that you may want to consult your doctor about.
Nose & Sinus
Can you smell that? Well if you don't there may be a problem. You may have loss of smell, due to aging, inflamed adenoids, congested or runny nose. Read more about procedures to treat these common problems.
Throat & Neck
Anyone in need of ice cream? Sound familiar when you had your tonsills out? Cysts, laryngitis, cancer, an even the mild hoarse throat are a few throat problems that you may encounter once or twice in your life.
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