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New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Announced
The Department of Health and Human Services today announced new dietary guidelines. They amend these recommendations every five years. The guidelines include 23 Key Recommendations aimed at improving public health by reducing obesity in adults and children. Among them: Enjoy your food, but eat… read more >
Breast Implants Linked to Rare Form of Cancer
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement Wednesday about a possible link between breast implants—both saline and silicone—and a rare form of cancer called anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL). The agency is currently aware of about 60 cases of ALCL in women… read more >
Helping Haiti: A Report from the Field
January 12th , 2011 marked the one year anniversary of the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that rocked Haiti and left death and destruction in its wake. By late October 2010, the ravaged country began to face another crisis – a cholera outbreak that started in… read more >
Influenza FAQ
How do you know if you have the flu? What should you do if you get sick? How long are you contagious? Get all the information you need to know from our Flu FAQ…read more >
