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In the US, the incidence of melanoma is rising more rapidly than any other cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, about 59,580 new melanomas were to be diagnosed in the United States in 2005, with 7,700 people will dying from it.

Survival rates have been improving, however, and the increase in melanomas has occurred principally with thin, less aggressive forms of the disease. Some experts believe this is due to the increased awareness from effective public programs and earl...

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TV sex and Teen Parenthood - The Big Connection

By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...study was trying to find an additional connection to teen pregnancy. About 1 in 3 girls in... Read more »

Teen Pregnancies Linked to Sexual Content on TV

By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...or neighborhood factors that are associated with teen pregnancy. However, even when these... Read more »

So Just Who is Having Abortions These Days??

By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

Well there is still quite a heated debate going in our blog arena about Sarah Palin, her position... Read more »

Myth: Girls Don't Get ADD/ADHD

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...demoralization, anxiety, depression, underachievement, teen pregnancy, cigarette addition and... Read more »

Whether Pro Choice or Not – Know What Teen Births Are Costing

By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...stories are not the typical scenario that the average teen pregnancy represents. And... Read more »

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Travel to Developing Countries: General Health Precautions

General Health PrecautionsMore than 50 million people from industrialized nations travel to developing countries each year. Such trips can pose significant health hazards. Travelers who plan to visit... Read more »

How does diabetes impact lifestyle?"

There is no doubt that diabetes has an impact on the lifestyle of the patient. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S. Diabetes is associated with long-term... Read more »

Causes of Cardiac Enlargement

What is cardiac enlargement? Cardiac enlargement refers to an increase in the size of the heart. There are two types of cardiac enlargement: hypertrophy and dilation. (Though usually occurring... Read more »

What do I need to know about diabetes?"

Diabetes is called a disorder of metabolism. More simply put, diabetes keeps your body from properly utilizing the sugar obtained from food. Your body changes most of the food you eat into a form of... Read more »

High Blood Pressure, Hypertension Patient Guide

It is estimated that one in four adults (approximately 50 million) in the United States has elevated blood pressure – and more than 30 percent of them are unaware of it. Since people with... Read more »

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