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By Scott Blair  The state of Texas has 48.6% new lung cancer cases per 100,000 citizens each year. We are 10th among all states, which over the past five years, have improved by 11%. Texas has a below-average early diagnosis rate and a below-average survival rate. The state ranks bottom-tier for
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Attention women: Low sex drive? Testosterone won’t help - Texas Metro News
Abey Eapen, M.D., Ph.D.Obstetrics and Gynecology For women seeking treatment for low sex drive, the idea of a “quick fix” probably sounds appealing. Testosterone therapy and boosting supplements are among those widely marketed options that might seem too good to be true – because for most
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Inland Empire Health Officials Warn of Increased Cases of RSV in Children | BlackPressUSA
Last Updated on November 15, 2022 by BVN Breanna Reeves | State and local health officials have issued health advisories as cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other illnesses […] The post Inland Empire Health Officials Warn of Increased Cases of RSV in Children appeared first on Black
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How to Stay In Shape During the Holidays - DW
The holidays are here, and every year many people tend to put on weight. Parties are happening from Thanksgiving to New Year's, and it's not easy to keep your waistline from taking a hit. However, there are some steps you can take to ensure that doesn't happen or to reduce the bulge at least. You
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Strength training over 60 can help prevent sarcopenia - Garland Journal
Humza Siddiqi, M.D.Family and Community Medicine ost people recognize the classic physical signs of aging: Aches and pains in the morning, new wrinkles, and more gray hairs. Awareness of other […] The post Strength training over 60 can help prevent sarcopenia appeared first on Garland Journal.
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COMMENTARY: U.S. Grant for New Waterfront Ballpark Would Help A’s Far More Than Oakland | Post News Group
There are numerous examples of sports deals failing to deliver the fiscal returns promised by local governments: the Atlanta Braves stadium, where office buildings penciled in to pay for the stadium were never built; the University of Louisville’s KFC Yum! Center left the city $28 million in debt
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5 Startups To Watch During Birmingham’s Healthtech Accelerator Premier
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AXA UK partners with Hey Girls in the fight against period poverty
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Maryland Democratic Rep. Raskin Announces ‘Serious’ Cancer Diagnosis - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
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Racial Disparities in Lung Cancer Begin With The Research - DW
By Melba Newsome Improving lung cancer outcomes in Black communities will take more than lowering the screening age, experts say. Disparities are present in everything from the studies that inform when people should get checked to the availability of care in rural areas. During a routine visit to
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Mental Health During the Holidays - DW
By Scott Blair The holidays are supposed to be a happy time of year. Parties and gatherings are abundant and meant to be enjoyed. However, not everyone feels that way. According to a Sesame poll, three in five Americans say the holidays affect their mental health. Sixty percent of Americans say
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2 more migrant vessels land in Florida Keys amid crisis; another landing in Fort Lauderdale beach – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
DANIA BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) – More migrant vessels were spotted off Key Largo and Key Colony Beach after hundreds of migrants landed on the shores of the Florida Keys in the past week. On Tuesday morning, a group of approximately 20 people landed near Marathon. This event is the latest in an
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Dog found in Dania Beach reunites with North Carolina owner in Jacksonville – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
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How to talk about mental health - Texas Metro News
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Statue of Thurgood Marshall to replace bust of racist Supreme Court justice at US Capitol - The Black Male Archives
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California mental health: Languishing in jail- CalMatters
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Spencer Overton Stepping Down as President of the Joint Center - Texas Metro News
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The Joint Center and Black communities will forever be indebted to Spencer Overton for his amazing leadership over the ten years he served on the board and then as President,” The Joint Center’s Board of Directors Chairman Paul Thornell stated. “He kept the doors open when
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Covered California Enrollment Launched - Healthcare Help Available for All Californians - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
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