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Despite the fact that there are several tests which may be undertaken if prostate cancer is suspected, the only certain way to confirm the disease is the prostate cancer biopsy. But just how successful is the biopsy at confirming this condition? read more »
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Prostate cancer is the single most common form of solid tumor in humans. It is newly diagnosed every 2.6 minutes. It is present in more than 9 million men and kills 1 man every 13 minutes.

Prostate cancer will afflict 1 in 6 men in their lifetimes and is only 2nd to Lung Cancer in the United States. Black males have incidence and mortality rates as much as 50% higher than other racial or ethnic groups. Prostate Cancer is nearly 100% survivable if detected early.... read more »
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A new study by researchers from the Nordic Cochrane Centre in Denmark found that mammograms may harm ten times as many women as they help. read more »
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Here is a survey of measures to prevent coronary heart disease, heart infarction and other types of heart attack.

Coronary heart disease and heart attack like heart infarction can in great extend be prevented by lifestyle measures. read more »
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Your doctor may have recently advised you have diabetes. Or you are overweight and you have discovered you may be at risk of diabetes. Others may have a friend or family member who has been diagnosed with the disease. Just what does diabetes mean and how does it affect your lifestyle?

Diabetes means that your blood glucose (often called blood sugar) is too high. Your blood always has some glucose in it because your body needs glucose for energy to keep you going. But too much glucose in the read more »
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