Vitality-Record Courier



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Trick or Cavity?
Overindulging in Halloween candy doesn't have to mean an expensive dentist visit for your kids

Smells OK, but What About Bacteria?
Contaminated produce is a relatively new issue but it quickly has created a formidable challenge for producers and consumers trying to detect bad food before it hits the dinner table

Be Corny
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Twinkle, Twinkle Healthy Eyes

In the Know
Study shows breast cancer patients, particularly minorities, are unclear on treatment outcomes

Waist Away
Put simply, your waist should be less than half your height. Focus on tightening your mid-section today not only to fit into your skinny jeans, but also to cut your risk for hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and cancer

Obesity Charged with Increased Cancer Risk
A new study shows a drastic increase in cancer deaths for people with a high body mass index

When Brains Attack
Understanding the symptoms of a stroke can save victims from serious damage

It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's Superbug!
Antibiotic-resistant MRSA is on the rise and concern is at a fevered pitch -what do people need to know when checking-in to the hospital, in order to check out healthy?

Run for Prevention
For young women on the run, researchers say lacing up your tennis shoes can do more than keep your heart healthy – it can help prevent early breast cancer.

Tough Guys, Brittle Bones
Osteoporosis is a silent yet dangerous disease, especially for men

Good Hearted Towns
New study ranks cities according to heart health

Down, With Diabetes
New study shows link between depression and type-2 diabetes

Stop! Healthy Bones Ahead

Keys to the Cell

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(Don’t) Feel the Burn
Dealing with sun is a daily endeavor. Find out when people forget protection but need it the most

Gender Gap in Heart Health
Differing symptoms and treatments keep women at a disadvantage following cardiovascular events

Clean Bill of Health
When it comes to a hospital stay, asking the right questions can help prevent infection

Mind Your Mammy
Not all mammograms – or doctors – tell the same story

Lowest of the Low
Average cholesterol levels are dipping, but doctors warn that pills are not the magic bullet toward a long-term solution

Bone-up!
A recent study shows older men with Parkinson's disease have a greater risk of bone fractures

Check Early, Save Your Life
Detecting colon cancer in the earliest stages increases the chances of survival dramatically. Here's what you need to know
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