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Even though more people have begun dieting over the last few decades, problems with obesity have continued to grow as well. The struggle to lose weight and keep it off is not uncommon, but a new study has suggested that this struggle is a result of an issue with the brain. The Issue of Obesity…

Although there are around two dozen states that currently require hospitals to report when their patients have been sickened by deadly super bugs, California is not one of them. However, Los Angeles County has plans to require its hospitals to do so. Los Angeles County Hospitals to Report Super Bugs Super bugs are a strain…

The average lifespan of a human varies depending on various factors, including location. However, in the United States the average life expectancy of a male is 76, while a female’s average life expectancy is around 81. Of course, people can live longer than this – in fact, according to a new study, the longest a human…

One of the biggest questions on people’s minds when it comes to cancer is whether or not it’s genetic. In a way, it can be. However, the majority of causes linked to cancer are lifestyle choices, such as smoking, just to name an example. The way that genetics affect cancer growth is that genes control…

Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in women. Roughly a third of all newly diagnosed cancers in women are breast cancers. However, a lot of people are still somewhat misinformed when it comes to breast cancer and beating cancer in general. The following are some facts to know about beating cancer: The survival…