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Cancer Deaths Drop Following Medicaid Expansion

States opting into the Medicaid expansion portion of the ACA all saw deaths from colon, breast and lung cancer drop. Here's why. >

A Real Coffee Fix

Colorectal cancer can be a killer. But coffee seems to slow the progression of the disease and help people live longer. >

Little Progress on Endocrine Disruptors

Endocrine disrupting compounds can cause fertility, growth and medical issues. A review finds new EDCs meant to protect us are no safer. >

The Buzz about Caffeine

Drinking a few cups of coffee a day is no problem. But if you're pregnant, it's a different story. >

Catching Cancer Early

It may soon be possible to detect some of the deadliest cancers years earlier than ever before using a simple blood test. >

No Safe Alternative to Cigarettes

A study comparing the health impacts of smoking cigarettes, vaping and using a waterpipe came up with some chilling risk statistics. >

Your Priorities for a Healthy Old Age

There's one risk factor for chronic disease that out-weighs most others. Can you guess what it is? >

Aging Optimists

Living with an optimist brings mental benefits that make serious, age-related memory issues less likely. >

Pick Three -- or Four

Five lifestyle factors have been found to lead to a disease-free old age. The more of them you put into practice, the better your odds. >

Flame Retardants Breed Reading Problems

PBDEs have been banned for a while, but they persist in the environment, disrupting brain development. Kids pick them up in the womb. >

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