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New Guidelines Push Back Age for Cervical Cancer Screenings
Last Updated: 8:15 AM 11/20/09 - The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has released new guidelines concerning cervical cancer screenings.
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Great American Smokeout Points Out Smoking Stinks
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Last Updated: 6:53 PM 11/19/09 - The Great American Smokeout, observed on Wednesday marked the 34th year of the American Cancer Society spreading it's message about the importance of stopping to smoke. (Full Story)
Local Patient & Doctor Concerned About New Mammogram Recommendations
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Last Updated: 6:47 PM 11/19/09 - As women learn of the new guidelines for mammograms, some are voicing their outrage. Brazos Valley resident, Sherill Holder was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer when she was 48 years old and says, if she would have waited to get her first mammogram at age 50, she would have died. (Full Story)
New Study: Lifelong Exercise Will Keep Your Heart Healthy
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Last Updated: 5:03 AM 11/19/09 - Lifelong exercise may be the key to staying young at heart. (Full Story)
Movie Popcorn Could Add to Your Waistline
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Last Updated: 5:00 AM 11/19/09 - A new study is giving two thumbs down to a movie lover's favorite snack. (Full Story)
U.S. Cholesterol Levels Are Going Down
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Last Updated: 4:29 AM 11/18/09 - Cholesterol levels are improving in the U.S. (Full Story)
How Fish is Cooked Affects Heart Health
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Last Updated: 4:24 AM 11/18/09 - We all know that eating fish can be good for your heart but a new study suggests it all depends on how it's cooked. (Full Story)
H1N1 Vaccines Back in Stock at Brazos County Health Department
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Last Updated: 11:55 AM 11/17/09 - The Brazos County Health Department has received a large shipment of the H1N1 flu vaccine. The vaccine will be administered for free at the Brazos Center Thursday. (Full Story)
New Study: Americans with Health Insurance Get Better Care in ER
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Last Updated: 5:20 AM 11/17/09 - A new and troubling study by Harvard researchers shows Americans with health insurance get better care in the emergency room. (Full Story)
New Mammogram Advice Raises Questions, Concerns
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Last Updated: 10:00 AM 11/17/09 - Women in their 40s are reacting with confusion and skepticism over the recommendations of a government task force concerning mammograms.
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Want Better Work Out Results... Exercise in the Sun
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Last Updated: 7:41 AM 11/16/09 - Exercising under the sun may help you lose more weight. (Full Story)
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