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CategoryMarch 2nd—30th Anniversary of HIV Testing & Awareness
In 1981 the first cases of HIV/AIDS in the United States were reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Through th..
Vitamin D: Why You Should Care
Vitamin D Deficiency
Everyone should know how much vitamin D they have in their blood and here at Walkinlab.com we want to tell you wh..
ADD CANCER TO HEALTH RISKS OF DIABETES: STUDY
SUNDAY, April 3 (HealthDay News) — Diabetes is already linked to a number of complications, but emerging evidence suggests an increased ri..
PARENTS, DON’T FEAR ALL FEVERS, PEDIATRICIANS SAY
When parents notice their child has flushed cheeks and is hot to the touch they often anxiously reach for the thermometer to check for a f..
Health coverage still tough to get for individuals
Nearly three quarters of those seeking health insurance in the U.S. individual market in recent years faced roa..
Multiple Cups of Java May Reduce Stroke Risk in Women
March 14, 2011
Women Java Drinkers May Have a Lower Risk of Stroke
Women coffee drinkers, unite. Multiple cups of java a day could actual..
Curbing cholesterol may fight infections: study
LONDON (Reuters) March 9, 2011 – Lowering cholesterol levels could help the body’s immune system fight infections, British scientists said..
FDA Approves First Lupus Drug in 50 Years
March 10, 2011
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Benlysta, the first lupus drug in half a century.
The dru..
U.S. ‘Diabetes Belt’ Is Identified
March 8, 2011
Back in the 1960s, U.S. health officials pinpointed the geographic area where the most strokes occurred, defining it as ..
Pregnant women: Secondhand smoke can harm your unborn baby
March 7, 2011
Even if you don’t smoke when you’re pregnant, just being around smokers, can increase the risk of harming your future baby,..